It's hard to believe the dizzying patterns covering this abandoned mine are completely natural.

No one is exactly sure why over a hundred lakes have formed amongst the tallest sand dunes on Earth.

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

Sited in an Inner Mongolian desert are the remnants of an important trade stop along the Silk Road.

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

The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

Described as "the world's most blinging pool."

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

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

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

This Chinese museum proves that it's a watermelon world, we're all just living in it.

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

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

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

Sitting empty in a lonely Canadian field is a century-old stone bunker sometimes called "One Man's Castle."

Ice roads, deep holes and 3,500 pounds of diamonds.

A tiny, picturesque island, where cows and wild horses wander around the houses.

This sprawling collection hides many charms.