This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

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

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

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

Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.

A mysterious, hidden cluster of Buddha sculptures carved into the rocks.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

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

Bizarre Hindu and Buddhist sculpture park.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

5,000 skulls in memorial to those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

This massive complex is made up of hundreds of smaller temples that date back to the ninth century.

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

One of the holiest places in the region, devotees come to Tirta Empul to bathe in the holy spring water.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.

These sacred totem houses connect the Fatakulu people with the spirits of their ancestors.

This 20-story artwork on a public housing block is the tallest mural in the Southern Hemisphere and tells the story of a community.

A patch of Philippines forest devoted to saving the lives of an emotionally sensitive species of googly-eyed primates.

Bohol's unusually shaped hills turn brown in the summer months.

Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.