The field of tiny caves that mark this Chinese cliffside are each their own historic Buddhist temple.

The family compound and final resting place for the philosopher, Confucius, and over 100,000 of his descendants.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

A small island with no monkeys but plenty of military ruins.

The last remaining predreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

This lesser-visited gallery in a corner of the Tokyo National Museum complex is an architectural beauty dedicated to the ancient treasures of Hōryū-ji.

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

Unbeknownst to many, an ancient burial mound hides in plain sight in Ueno Park.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

Burial mound for the ears and noses of thousands of mutilated Korean soldiers.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.

One of the only single-person private gravesites in New York City.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

The lesser-known Alice sculpture of Central Park dedicated to the “godmother of American children.”

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

How did a 2,000-year-old Roman column find its way to a Chicago park?