Pine Tree and Mountain Range, White Cloud Scenic Area, Huangshan, Anhui, China (@ Radius Images)

Pine Tree and Mountain Range, White Cloud Scenic Area, Huangshan, Anhui, China (@ Radius Images)

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• There are some 60,000 steps around this mountain, which are thought to be as much as 1,500 years old.""Obviously whoever built them knew the view was worth it
• The mysterious, low-hanging clouds in this area make it a better view from above than below.""Where is this superb spot?
• Legend tells us that this spot was where the great Yellow Emperor ascended into heaven.""Who is the man said to be the founder of Chinese civilisation?
• The renowned sunrises from this mountain top are famed for the optical effect known as Buddha\s Light.""What does that look like?

Palace Square atop the arch of the General Staff Building, Saint Petersburg, Russia (@ SIME/eStock Photo)

Palace Square atop the arch of the General Staff Building, Saint Petersburg, Russia (@ SIME/eStock Photo)

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• This soldier and his steed stand guard atop a triumphal arch, overlooking a wintery palace and one of the world\s biggest museums.""Take a look on the inside
• More than 340 bridges span this city\s network of rivers and canals.""Where is the ‘Venice of the North\?
• Nearly three million items are housed within the wall of this great gallery, but then greatness is all part of its heritage.""It was founded in 1764 by someone with an equally impressive moniker
• This is but one of the six main buildings of this extraordinarily opulent complex.""Here\s the sort of view the statue might be getting

Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary (@ Howard Kingsnorth/Corbis)

Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary (@ Howard Kingsnorth/Corbis)

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• These strange looking objects aren\t mechanical overlords invading from the sea, in fact they\re quite the opposite.""So what were they used for?
• London was once one of the world\s busiest ports but the onset of WWII meant the waters needed defending.""The only shooting around these now are the incredible photos
• What does one do with an abandoned seafort?""Create an entirely new nation of course
• With the cold winds, driving rain and distant neighbours, what can you do to cheer yourself up a bit?""How about a spot of extreme skateboarding?

Dawn light over Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, California, USA (@ Don Smith/Getty Images)

Dawn light over Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, California, USA (@ Don Smith/Getty Images)

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• You might normally associate this US state with sun, sand and surfing but it actually held the 1960 Winter Olympic Games here on this lake.""Where is it?
• Isn\t the largest alpine lake in all North America divine?""See more photos of this amazing place
• Do you prefer absorbing the beautiful wilderness, taking it to the extreme on the slopes or hitting the roulette table?""You can do all this and more around these parts
• If you fancy taking on the freezing 12-mile swim then you could start in one state and finish in another.""Don\t forget your swimwear!

Satellite image of the Everglades, Florida, USA (@ Universal Images Group/SuperStock)

Satellite image of the Everglades, Florida, USA (@ Universal Images Group/SuperStock)

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• This odd-looking land form is actually a 40-mile-wide river that is covered in grass.""Where is this watery wilderness?
• From this height you might be expecting this place to be on the receiving end of an alien invasion.""But what animal has beaten them to the punch?
• An unusual animal that can be found floating around these waters is often associated with the myth of mermaids.""Although, given that association you\d think they would be easier on the eye…
• It is thought that there were as few as 20 of this US state\s animal left in the wild in the 70s and today they still number no more than 160.""What is this beautiful beast?

A young ibex in El Torcal Nature Reserve near Antequera, Andalucia, Spain (@ SIME/eStock Photo)

A young ibex in El Torcal Nature Reserve near Antequera, Andalucia, Spain (@ SIME/eStock Photo)

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• Both the males and females of this species are blessed with an awesome appendage.""See more pictures of this horny beast
• Photographers visiting this area appreciate the unique rock formations and Mediterranean light.""Here\s a local\s perspective
• A close relative of this beast is extinct but through cloning scientists managed to bring it back - for only seven minutes.""Now where have we seen that done before?
• This sure-footed fawn-like creature lives in a rocky reserve.""So where do the people live?

Plain of Jars, Phonsavan region, Laos (@ Colin Brynn/Corbis)

Plain of Jars, Phonsavan region, Laos (@ Colin Brynn/Corbis)

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• This country\s centuries-old monarchy was forced from power 36 years ago today.""Which republic is celebrating its national day?
• Thousands of these extraordinary megalithic stone structures scatter the landscape in this region.""See more of these beautiful bowls
• Local legend says that these stone jars are where giants brewed rice wine with which to celebrate victory over their adversaries.""Find out some of the less potty ideas about their origins
• Sadly, this region is still littered with unexploded landmines from a war that was kept well under wraps.""Find out more about the Secret War in Laos