Giant pagoda houses the car that drove Thích Quảng Đức to his death by self-immolation.

Artifacts and memories from the Vietnam war, located in a place that experienced it first hand.

The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.

This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.

These excavated burials from the Tarim Basin are wrapped in mystery.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.

Hundreds of caves filled with thousands of centuries-old statues and murals.

The tiny statues form China's only known terracotta army from the Han dynasty.

Enormous burial mounds of ancient emperors.

A natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.

One of the world's largest ice festivals dazzles visitors for over a month with radiant sculptures and carvings.

Why walk on this historical site when you can zoom down instead?

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.