China's very own Atlantis is an ornate dynastic city resting at the bottom of a lake.

A harrowing trail up a mile-high mountain.

Discovered after draining a local pond, these ancient man-made caves are still a complete mystery.

Where the Great Wall of China meets the sea.

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

A tunnel dug through the side of a mountain by hand provides convenient yet death-defying access to a small village in China.

The tallest stationary dunes on Earth also happen to sing.

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

270 million year-old forest of stone.

This abandoned fishing settlement may well be the greenest village in the world.

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

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

The sad remains of a monument to martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee—in the middle of Balkans.

The place where World War I began.

This historic cemetery was inaccessible for several years due to dozens of land mines.

A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

These warring psychedelic crags commemorate an unsuccessful military operation.

This remote island known for its balancing boulder may have inspired Peter Pan's Neverland.

These serpents are considered holy and pampered accordingly.

Caves full of Buddhist statues, incredible rock formations and a deserted lagoon.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

Natural rock formations resembling monks in hats inspire folk legends.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.