The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

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

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

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

Intensely colorful calcite pools in Southern China.

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

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

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

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