This mysterious complex of abandoned yurts and fading murals was meant to be a center of science and spirituality in Kyrgyzstan.

A boulder carved into the shape of the cosmonaut's head.

Where you'll find anything but nothing.

Extremely isolated Silk Road caravanserai in the middle of nowhere.

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

Monks turned this mountain into a temple by digging grottoes, tunnels, and a huge pagoda-like hall.

Comprised of thousands of cave temple carvings this cornucopia of ancient Chinese stone art is unrivaled anywhere in the world.

The ancient settlement attracts tourists from all over looking to learn about the Chinese vision of the afterlife.

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

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

The world's largest statue of Mao Zedong looks out over the city where he discovered Communism.

Hidden behind musical flora and forgotten for over a thousand years, this cave is now a neon dream.

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

China's biggest e-waste village.

A Chinese mining company has created the world's first cloned village in this perfect recreation of an Austrian town.

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

A fantastic assortment of China's finest and most disturbing wares.

What can compare to the comforting sound of 10,000 toilets running?

One of the world's largest malls has been almost completely empty since its opening.

Unusual outdoor collection of sculptures.

This aquarium has almost as many world records as it does fish.

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

130 replicas of world wonders squeezed into just 118 acres of space.

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