This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.

Venture into the hideout of one of Hong Kong's legendary pirates.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

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

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

The iconic egg tart gets an upgrade with a laminated sourdough crust.

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

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

Traces of the thriving lake trade that once linked the Soviet Union with Mongolia.

The grassy landscape is home to the world's last truly wild horses.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

An institution dedicated to curiosity, logic, riddles, and Mongolia's long history of puzzles.

The monastery survived the Communist revolution in Mongolia as a religious museum.

A beloved tribute to the Fab Four and the freedoms they inspired.

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

Established hundreds of years ago, Gandan remains the premier Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar.

Founded by French colonists in 1919, this mountain resort has been transformed into one-of-a-kind theme park.

Ha Long Bay's "Cave of Surprises" houses a popular phallic rock formation.

More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside Australian city.

The tallest mountain in mainland Australia.

Native Australian lizards inhabit this garden celebrating Sydney and its sister city in China.

Though considered an eyesore by some, this boxy Brutalist high-rise plays a significant role in Sydney's past.