Natives of this mud-brick desert village use an ancient irrigation system to grow sweet, seedless grapes.

The world's largest ginkgo tree contains a hollow so large a man once lived in it for two years.

This ancient sword lay in a waterlogged tomb for 2,500 years, but managed to remain relatively untarnished and impressively sharp.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.

Stone shrouds of Prince Liu Sheng and Princess Dou Wan of the Han Dynasty, created to preserve their flesh for eternity.

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

China's beehive-shaped pyramids house the remains of a lost kingdom.

Sited in an Inner Mongolian desert are the remnants of an important trade stop along the Silk Road.

The largest radio telescope in the world searches for extraterrestrial life from the remote limestone peaks of southern China.

Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.

This historic Chinese tower was said to have been haunted by fox spirits but is now haunted by a grisly murder.

The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.

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

This highest bridge in the world spans such a great chasm that it had to be established using rockets.

Forgotten German bunkers in China create a sharp cultural contrast.

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

Unique geological formations in China, featuring some suggestive shapes.

China's very own Atlantis is an ornate dynastic city resting at the bottom of a lake.

A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.

Massive series of 45 caves and over 51,000 sculptures carved from cliffsides in China.

The tallest stationary dunes on Earth also happen to sing.

A tunnel dug through the side of a mountain by hand provides convenient yet death-defying access to a small village in China.

A complex and beautiful system of rice terraces covers a million acres over the mountains.