Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.

Glacial lake that mysteriously empties itself every year.

Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.

Extremely isolated Silk Road caravanserai in the middle of nowhere.

A Viking-themed bar in a canal town for those retreating from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai.

Beijing's version of Disneyland, completely abandoned, mostly destroyed.

Beijing's expansive subterranean hiding spot now crumbles away as a tourist destination.

The world's longest outdoor escalator takes visitors to the top of China's largest dam and is also shaped like a dragon.

A museum at a Chinese university is the first of its kind in the country.

This once-booming oil city is now a relic of the region's industrial past.

The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.

A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.

This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.

Though these human-made islands were constructed as an escape for the wealthy, they rarely see many visitors.

A shrine to the missionary who first brought Islam to China.

Home to around 40 different species, this forest was also the setting for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

A labyrinth of clothing, electronics, and other counterfeit items.

Forgotten for decades, the first medical school built in Communist China is full of surprises today.

An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.

The world's foremost museum dedicated entirely to the abacus.

A collection of cafes and shops all crafted from recycled storage containers.

On special occasions, one of the world's tallest artificial waterfalls gushes down the side of this Chinese skyscraper.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

Large rock high in the mountains of Yunnan that is naturally shaped like a chair, complete with arms.