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Datong, China

Hanging Temple of Hengshan

A fifth-century temple improbably built into the side of a cliff.
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Qinhuangdao Shi, China

Old Dragon's Head

Where the Great Wall of China meets the sea.
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Tangshan, China

Star Islands of Qian'an

Though these human-made islands were constructed as an escape for the wealthy, they rarely see many visitors.
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Qianxi County, China

Submerged Great Wall of China

Thanks to the building of a life-giving reservoir, part of the Great Wall of China is now a dive site.
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Tianjin, China

Tianjin Binhai Library

China’s breathtaking futuristic library is lined floor to ceiling with fake books.
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Tianjin, China

Tianjin Eye

This massive neon wheel is the only one of its kind to be built over a bridge.
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Beijing, China

The Amazing Robots of Wu Yulu

A chinese farmer builds robots from scrap.
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Beijing, China

Dragon Escalator

The world's longest outdoor escalator takes visitors to the top of China's largest dam and is also shaped like a dragon.
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Beijing, China

Great Wall of China Slide

Why walk on this historical site when you can zoom down instead?
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Beijing, China

China's Wonderland

Beijing's version of Disneyland, completely abandoned, mostly destroyed.
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Langfang Shi, China

Tianzi Hotel

Where better to stay the night than inside a trio of ancient Chinese deities representing "the good life."
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Beijing, China

Ming Dynasty Tombs

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.
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Beijing, China

798 Art District

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.
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Beijing, China

Beijing Capital Museum

Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.
Added by Rob
Beijing, China

Guo Li Zhuang

Genitals, claws, and faces are served at this Beijing eatery.
Added by Rob
Beijing, China

Destination Club

A progressive LGBTQ hub offers dancing, HIV testing, art, and more.
Luke Cata Added by Luke Cata
Beijing, China

Dongyue Temple

This sensational Chinese temple walks visitors through the 76 weird departments of the afterlife.
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Beijing, China

Working People's Cultural Palace

This smaller cousin of the Forbidden City has gone from ancestral sacrifice to tourist's whispers.
Luke Cata Added by Luke Cata
Beijing, China

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.
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Beijing, China

The Fox Tower at Dongbianmen

This historic Chinese tower was said to have been haunted by fox spirits but is now haunted by a grisly murder.
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Beijing, China

Beijing Ancient Observatory

This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.
Added by Rob
Beijing, China

Bai Gong Fang (100 Handicraftsmen Workshop)

A studio devoted to keeping hundreds of unique Chinese arts alive.
Luke Cata Added by Luke Cata
Beijing, China

The World Park

Beijing's World Park offers the excitement of international sites without the travel.
Beth Gherlein Added by Beth Gherlein
Beijing, China

China Watermelon Museum

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