Malacca, Malaysia
A Famosa
Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.
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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
Initially built for a Chinese princess and sultana, this well was used to secretly assassinate some 200 Portuguese colonizers.
Malacca, Malaysia
The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.
George Town, Malaysia
The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
George Town, Malaysia
The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.
George Town, Malaysia
Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.
Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.
Langkawi, Malaysia
This dangerous-looking suspension bridge may have been too unstable to remain open.
Langkawi, Malaysia
This statue of an eagle taking flight welcomes visitors to Langkawi.
Ko Samui, Thailand
A sculpture garden built by a retired durian farmer.
Ko Samui, Thailand
Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.
Ko Samui, Thailand
A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.
Tambon Tham Nam Phut, Thailand
Grotesque statues of figures from Buddhist hell haunt the temple's Sin Park.
Tambon Pak Nam, Thailand
Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.
Tambon Phai Cham Sin, Thailand
The golden Buddha statue at the Wat Muang Monastery is the tallest in Thailand, and the ninth-tallest in the world.
Tambon Bang Ta Then, Thailand
Parts of this sprawling temple complex are deteriorating, but its founder’s body remains intact.
Khlong Mai, Thailand
An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.
Copenhagen, Denmark
An unconventional and naturalistic sculpture depicting the artist marking his territory on an exterior faculty wall.
Copenhagen, Denmark
A former smithy turned cultural hub with the capital's largest mural space.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This contemplative sculpture made out of old machine parts is meant to be the first in a series of sculptures around the world.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The final resting place of the author who gave us the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, and many more beloved fairy tales.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The only surviving piece of Copenhagen's 16th-century defensive wall.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The art museum is decorated with creatively remodeled pre-Nazi swastikas.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.