Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

Nepal is home to the world’s tallest Shiva statue.

One of the largest pagodas in Nepal is a 13th century testament to regional craftsmanship.

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

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

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

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.

This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

Everything from a plane to your own two feet are needed to reach this jungle resort.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

One of the word's deepest gorges is also tied to a fantastic legend.

Abandoned limestone cave was once a sacred place of worship.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

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

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

A gift from the Soviet Union in the 1980s, this is the only statue of the Soviet dictator in Southeast Asia.