All that remains of an ancient royal palace is a water channel that was used for drinking games.

This grand temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea is home to a stone pagoda that was build in the 7th century.

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.

Secret North Korean passage discovered below the world's most dangerous border.

The site of many tense prisoner exchanges across the Military Demarcation Line between North and South Korea.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

More than 200 statues filled with cryptic symbols give this park spot an aura of horror vacui fantasy.

One-of-a-kind stupa in Laos.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

This magnificent white pagoda was constructed to resemble a sacred Buddhist mountain.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.