Bangkok, Thailand
Erawan Shrine
A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.
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Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Arun
This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.
Pattaya, Thailand
Sanctuary of Truth
A modern temple with an ancient philosophy.
Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Mahathat (Temple of the Great Relic)
The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.
ambon Kalai, Thailand
Ko Ta Pu (James Bond Island)
A tall karst islet popularized by 007.
Bangkok, Thailand
Amulet Market
Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.
Buduruwagala, Sri Lanka
Buduruwagala
Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.
Nanuoya, Sri Lanka
The Main Line
Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.
Permanently Closed
Paju, South Korea
Bridge of No Return
The site of many tense prisoner exchanges across the Military Demarcation Line between North and South Korea.
Seoul, South Korea
Namdaemun
A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.
Seoul, South Korea
Hyangwonjeong Pavilion
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
Singapore
Chulalongkorn's Elephant Statue
This statue was a gift to commemorate the Thai monarch's first visit to a foreign land.
Singapore
Merlion
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Singapore
Gardens by the Bay
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Taguig, Philippines
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
The largest United States military cemetery overseas.
Pyongyang, North Korea
Chollima Statue
This North Korean pegasus statue was built as a symbol of the speed and perseverance of North Korean workers.
Pyongyang, North Korea
Victorious Fatherland War Museum
A vast museum devoted to North Korea's victories against its imperialist enemies.
Pyongyang, North Korea
Juche Tower
A highly symbolic tower in honor of Supreme Leader Kim Il-sung's personal philosophy.
Pyongyang, North Korea
Ideals of the North Korean Workers' Party Monument
A symbol of the Workers' Party of North Korea.
Pyongyang, North Korea
The USS Pueblo
Captured in 1968, the Cold War spy ship is the only U.S. Navy vessel being held by a foreign government.
Pyongyang, North Korea
Mansu Hill Grand Monument
A giant bronze monument to Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il is one of the most sacred sites in North Korea.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kumari Ghar
A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.
