Singapore
Prisoner of War Steps
The history of those incarcerated in Singapore during World War II is etched into the bricks of a popular staircase.
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Singapore
The history of those incarcerated in Singapore during World War II is etched into the bricks of a popular staircase.
Singapore
The oldest Muslim cemetery in Singapore, with a strong royal connection.
Singapore
A ring of soy sauce bottle bases decorate an important Singaporean landmark.
Singapore
A gorgeous gilded tower houses what may be the world's largest collection of gin.
Singapore
A manifestation of modernist architectural ideas, this massive, multi-purpose building was one of the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Singapore
Rainbow shutters decorate this former police station.
Singapore
A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.
Singapore
The first Catholic church in Singapore is a Neo-Gothic colossus with a rich architectural history.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Singapore
A monument to the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation forces of World War II.
Singapore
The most playful of the life-sized statues that make up Singapore's "People of the River."
Singapore
These bronze statues depict the early days of trading in Singapore.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Singapore
This statue was a gift to commemorate the Thai monarch's first visit to a foreign land.
Batu Caves, Malaysia
Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An interactive back-alley mural project remembers the golden age of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One of the world's tallest flagpoles.
Malacca, Malaysia
Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.
Malacca, Malaysia
This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.
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.
George Town, Malaysia
This restored house offers a twist on Penang's Peranakan history.
George Town, Malaysia
The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
Bangkok, Thailand
On stormy days debris from this unfinished and abandoned skyscraper rains down on the Bangkok streets.