An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.

Legend has it fairies gathered at the site of this medieval castle.

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

A magical work of architecture where a wind turbine enables monks to levitate.

Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.

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

The world's first hotel built in an abandoned water-filled quarry.

These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

This incredible Chinese theme park may be the largest bootleg in history.

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

This Tang Dynasty behemoth is the biggest Buddha in the world.

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

Snow-capped peaks, colorful waterfalls and stunning vistas on the edge of the Himalayas.

Mirrored floors and arched shelves create the illusion of an infinite tunnel of books.

A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

Not one, not two, but three natural bridges remain in this captivating spot post-sinkhole.

A canvas of crops grow from vibrant red soil in this terraced farmland.

A fifth-century temple improbably built into the side of a cliff.

A part of the world's largest marsh seems to be growing bright red Martian grass.

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

This belfry is all that remains of the town that was buried by a violent volcano eruption.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.