Vientiane, Laos
Patuxai
When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.
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Vientiane, Laos
When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.
Bangkok, Thailand
At a Bangkok bistro, one pot of beef stew has been cooking non-stop for more than 45 years.
Bangkok, Thailand
A collection of venomous snakes and reptiles for the whole family to enjoy.
Ko Samui, Thailand
Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.
Ko Samui, Thailand
A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.
Koya, Japan
Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.
Ise, Japan
This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.
Kyoto, Japan
A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.
Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Kyoto, Japan
This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.
Kyoto, Japan
The 10,000 Torii shrine.
Kyoto, Japan
A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.
Ise, Japan
This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.
Nagoya, Japan
This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.
Tokyo, Japan
A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.
Singapore
Little India's hidden gem of kindness and good food.
George Town, Malaysia
Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.
Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.
Miri, Malaysia
One of the largest caverns in the world has a maw large enough to stack cathedrals in.
George Town, Malaysia
Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
The largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside tea for the surrounding countries.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One of the world's tallest flagpoles.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This surprising museum tells the story of modern Malaysia through the history of its law enforcement.