Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

The Guardian of Tallinn.

Former headquarters of the KGB.

This building holds the embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Morocco's largest Jewish cemetery.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an eighth-century Buddhist master.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

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

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

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

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

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

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

North Korea's massive art and propaganda factory now has an official gallery space in Beijing.

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

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.

Genitals, claws, and faces are served at this questionable Beijing eatery.

A bizarre collection of gifts to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il from the despots of the world.

This abandoned-looking amusement park is frighteningly open for business.