Vientiane, Laos
Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park)
More than 200 statues filled with cryptic symbols give this park spot an aura of horror vacui fantasy.
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Vientiane, Laos
More than 200 statues filled with cryptic symbols give this park spot an aura of horror vacui fantasy.
Ban Long, Laos
Buried in the Laos jungle is a sanctuary for bears that would have otherwise been milked to death by poachers.
Pak Ou, Laos
Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.
Ban Long, Laos
This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.
Tambon Pong Ngam, Thailand
A Buddhist shrine in a cave protected by macaques next to dark passages lined with creepy paintings.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
The site of a Japanese traders’ settlement that once thrived in Ayutthaya, if for less than a century.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.
Bangkok, Thailand
Founded during the Ayutthaya era, this unique Buddhist temple remains shipshape to this day.
Bangkok, Thailand
The bank's whimsical shape was inspired by a child’s toy.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.
Bangkok, Thailand
This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.
Jodhpur, India
The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.
Mumbai, India
These animal carvings stand as representations of India and Britain.
New Delhi, India
An unassuming tomb houses an important milestone in Indian architectural history.
Jodhpur, India
Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.
Jaipur, India
The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.
Jodhpur, India
This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, India
Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.
Dhar Lama Chung Chung, India
This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.
Jaipur, India
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Jaipur, India
Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.
Jodhpur, India
Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.