A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

Bombed and burned, this monument represents the often controversial ties between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

Nearly three tons of weapons from the Vietnam War still remain in this small, hidden museum.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

This historic spot was where America's involvement in the Vietnam War officially came to an end.

An extravagant monument to an extravagantly unpopular Emperor.

Giant pagoda houses the car that drove Thích Quảng Đức to his death by self-immolation.

Perhaps the only one of its kind, the nearly-forgotten site once held mortal (and rigged) gladiatorial games between tigers and imperial war elephants.

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

A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

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

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

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

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