A symbol of the Workers' Party of North Korea.

A vast museum devoted to North Korea's victories against its imperialist enemies.

This North Korean pegasus statue was built as a symbol of the speed and perseverance of North Korean workers.

North Korea's massive "hotel of doom."

Captured in 1968, the Cold War spy ship is the only U.S. Navy vessel being held by a foreign government.

Pyongyang’s Arch of Triumph is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world.

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

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

A Himalayan monastery claims to have a piece of a centuries-old abominable snowman.

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

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

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

The world's shortest escalator doesn't seem to have any reason to exist other than to hold a world record.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.