The home where the first Premier of the People's Republic of China worked and lived.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

This unique bridge curls up like a caterpillar to let boats pass and then unfurls again to span a small canal.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

A hands-off space for graffiti artists to hone and display their skills.

A miniature replica of the canine that became the logo for a large recording company.

A 142-foot-tall Q-tip on Bristol's skyline.

An array of ancient artifacts from Bronze Age Bristol and other civilizations are housed in this museum.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

The burial ground of four Buganda monarchs was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire.

An ancient necropolis of magnificent tombs.

This medieval wine press is one of the oldest in Cyprus.

The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.

A collection of comics, graphic novels, animation and caricatures devoted to exploring this often overlooked art form.

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.

You can crawl inside this atmospheric 5,000-year-old tomb.

This crumbling headstone commemorates the first death by tiger in Britain's history.

The last known resting place of the king who united England.

A classic red phone box converted into an informal village library.