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

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

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Thousands of ancient rock carvings are scattered just off the highway.

Just in case you need some cold cash at the top of the world.

Tibetan-influenced mountain fortress in Northern Pakistan.

A place as enchanting as the journey to reach it is harrowing.

Known as the most dangerous bridge in the world, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge is only one of many precarious rope bridges in Northern Pakistan.

This dazzlingly turquoise mountain lake was created in the wake of a natural disaster.

An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.

Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.

The world's second-tallest flagpole stands proud despite dropping rank.

This ancient Silk Road outpost overlooking the Wakhan Valley is miraculously still standing.

A building facade covered with the statues of 11 giants of Tajik literature.

Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

Luxury hotel turned into a refugee camp, then turned back into a luxury hotel.

Fortified homes of highland warriors that are still in use today.

Small church on top of a huge rock column.