The river depicted in the antiwar film 'Apocalypse Now' was likely based on this Mekong tributary.

This cavern was used as a hidden hospital and safe house during the Vietnam War.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.

A gift from the Soviet Union in the 1980s, this is the only statue of the Soviet dictator in Southeast Asia.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

Monument to a brutal, ineffectual US bombing campaign and a sobering reminder of the human cost of the Vietnam War.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

A half-century-old handmade dim sum joint opens daily at 3:00 a.m.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

Take a cruise with no movement but plenty of style in this one-of-a-kind boat mall.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

130 replicas of world wonders squeezed into just 118 acres of space.

This small park holds what remains of a former prison and execution ground.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

Disused for decades, this freight railway bridge is finally being renovated into a scenic promenade.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

This often-overlooked monument was crafted in the shape of the iconic samurai coin to honor an Edo-period mint.

This tiny stone in a children's park is what remains of an ancient, once-worshipped object.

Life-sized statues of two characters from a decades-long Japanese film series stand outside Shibamata station.