Places egriffin046 Wants to Go

This most unusual dragon is made of recycled Chinese cutlery.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

Associated with Japanese folklore's most eminent sorcerer, this slab of rock is said to be both a blessing and a curse.

This atmospheric pre-war building is home to one of the few manually operated elevators left in Tokyo.

The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.

A small shrine dedicated to a god of lightning and electronics.

One-of-a-kind stupa in Laos.

Buried in the Laos jungle is a sanctuary for bears that would have otherwise been milked to death by poachers.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

This museum stands out for its poignant portrayal of the atrocities of the Vietnam War and serves as a vital educational tool for promoting peace and understanding.

Showcasing some of the best-preserved temples of the Champa Kingdom.

Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.

This under-visited temple is nestled within one of Shanghai's traditional shikumen-style residential blocks.

This ratty natural history collection is a charming relic among a city rushing into modernity.

A fantastic assortment of China's finest and most disturbing wares.

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

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

An collection of Chinese propaganda posters from 1949 to 1979.