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

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

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

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

The nation’s first institution dedicated to the conservation of Bhutanese textiles.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."

This colorful overpass is one of Bhutan's longest suspension bridges.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

This airport also offers travelers the chance to view thousands of years of Turkish history.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

The last holdout of a pre-Civil War rebel who took the matter of slavery into his own hands.

This advertisement for talcum powder was painted on the rock face and has since defied removal.

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

These towering cliffs jut dramatically from the middle of a barren desert.

The Earth's saltiest natural body of water belches toxic gas.

An ocean in the making, in the Ethiopian desert.