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Cape Town, South Africa

Tapi Tapi Ice Cream

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.
Mary Fawzy Added by Mary Fawzy
Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Cango Caves

Largest cave system in Africa.
orkomedix Added by orkomedix
Cape Town, South Africa

South African Astronomical Observatory

This historic observatory was established to keep shipwrecks from littering the Cape of Good Hope.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Dollaaskraal, South Africa

Sudwala Caves

These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Cape Town, South Africa

Seal Island

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.
Allison Added by Allison
Cape Town, South Africa

Boulders Beach Penguin Sanctuary

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.
mlynch Added by mlynch
Tulufan Diqu, China

Jiaohe Ruins

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.
taotaoholmes Added by taotaoholmes
Wulumuqi Shi, China

Tarim Mummies

These excavated burials from the Tarim Basin are wrapped in mystery.
Edward Denny Added by Edward Denny
Bayingol, China

Alluvial Fan of the Taklimakan Desert

Made by river sediment, it is the largest alluvial fan in the world.
Rebekah Otto Added by Rebekah Otto
Kashi Diqu, China

Afaq Khoja Mausoleum

An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Tulufan Shi, China

Tuyoq

Natives of this mud-brick desert village use an ancient irrigation system to grow sweet, seedless grapes.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Hayakawa, Japan

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Narusawa-mura, Japan

Narusawa Hyoketsu (Ice Cave)

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 
CryptKat Added by CryptKat
Miyoshi, Japan

The Vine Bridges of Iya Valley

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Namerikawa, Japan

The Firefly Squid of Toyama Bay

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Kyoto, Japan

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

The 10,000 Torii shrine.
Added by bebeto
Hitachinaka, Japan

Kochia Hill

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.
Added by cmun
Yoro, Japan

Yoro Park

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.
Kyoto, Japan

Nishiki Market

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.
clairedinhut Added by clairedinhut
Nagasaki, Japan

Gunkanjima Island

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.
Added by ilbonito
Yakushima, Japan

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'
Added by iemjaxemail
Fujinomiya-shi, Japan

Aokigahara Forest

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.
littlebrumble Added by littlebrumble
Yamanouchi, Japan

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.
atimian Added by atimian
Ishinomaki, Japan

Cat Island

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.
Added by meredith