Seoul, South Korea
Seonjeongneung
The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.
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Seoul, South Korea
The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.
Gongju-si, South Korea
Ancient temple is home to centuries of art and spiritual artifacts.
Gyeongju, South Korea
Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.
Seogwipo, South Korea
South Korea's women of the sea have completely flipped their society's structure by becoming revered fisherwomen.
Busan, South Korea
The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.
Suncheon, South Korea
A Korean village where times stands still.
Singapore
Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.
Singapore
The largest monastery in Singapore is home to a crematorium, a college, and one of Asia’s largest indoor Buddha statues.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Singapore
Singapore's last surviving traditional village is hidden among giant skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.
Singapore
Terrapins of all colors and shapes are quick to bring fascination (and possibly long life) at this museum.
Singapore
This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.
Cebu City, Philippines
A small statue of child Jesus given by Magellan in 1521
Cebu City, Philippines
This holy site either displays a centuries-old cross or a complete fake.
Baguio, Philippines
This eerie abandoned building with a dark history is said to be one of the most haunted places in the Philippines.
Sierra Bullones, Philippines
Bohol's unusually shaped hills turn brown in the summer months.
Lahore, Pakistan
A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.
Lahore, Pakistan
This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This is one of the last surviving structures of a once vast palace complex.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This small shrine dedicated to a fish is believed to hold the secrets to this historic market's founding.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.
Bhaktapur, Nepal
Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.
Bhaktapur, Nepal
The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.