The final resting place of 19th-century sailors previously banned from being buried within Portuguese Macau.

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This palatial, 99-doored Colonial mansion is a marvel of architectural fusion.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

At 16,627 feet above sea level, this unstaffed station is the highest in the world.

This Tibetan monastery has survived multiple attacks and is also a sky burial site.

The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

This striking landscape in northern Vietnam contains both geological and archaeological wonders.

An extravagant monument to an extravagantly unpopular Emperor.

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

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

A living memorial to the trees London lost during the Great Storm of 1987.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

A historic observatory now an astronomy museum beautifully situated at the moat of the Middle Age city centre.

This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.