Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.

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

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

This former textile district now is now a thriving center for contemporary Chinese art.

The site of a concentration camp where inmates were made to take part in one of the largest counterfeiting operations in history is now hauntingly empty.

This submersible road connecting a French island to the mainland is lined with safety towers for when the tide strands travelers.

Vaucanson's most famous automaton, brought back to life.

This whimsical castle of grottoes was the labor of love of a French postman, and one of the greatest achievements of outsider architecture.

An art world insider finds himself battling for his artistic home.

A tiled, multi-level garden of survival in Lyon.

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Nicknamed the "Museum of Horrors," this French anatomical collection has been fascinating visitors for over a century.

This giant crucifix is like U2's Joshua Tree for Swedish death metal fans.