Kumbakonam, India
Airavatesvara Temple’s Optical Illusion
This temple contains what might be the world's oldest optical illusion.
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Kumbakonam, India
This temple contains what might be the world's oldest optical illusion.
Kanyakumari, India
A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science.
Madurai, India
This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.
Munnar, India
At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.
Zhangjiajie, China
The latest in a series of long glass bridges suspended at terrifying heights.
Tongren, China
Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.
Guilin, China
Natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.
Guilin, China
Hidden behind musical flora and forgotten for over a thousand years, this cave is now a neon dream.
Chongqing, China
Not one, not two, but three natural bridges remain in this captivating spot post-sinkhole.
Keelung City, Taiwan
The bright-orange, crane-shaped tower offers panoramic views and showcases the city’s maritime identity.
Xiulin Township, Taiwan
A waterfall runs right through the middle of this Taiwanese shrine to the hundreds of workers killed while building a nearby highway.
Xiulin Township, Taiwan
An extraordinary natural landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and rocky cliffs riddled with tunnels.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
A Japanese-era military tunnel is now a psychedelic art exhibit.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
At a museum dedicated to the millenia-old rites and art of Buddhism, the Buddha's reputed tooth is held as an object of worship.
Tainan City, Taiwan
Enter this dragon-shaped temple to see animatronic scenes depicting heaven and hell.
Budai Township, Taiwan
Visit this church that's shaped like a giant glass pump either to cater to women or to reference a tragic local tale. Or both.
Chiayi City, Taiwan
A replica of Brussels’ Manneken Pis has stood in Taiwan since 1934.
Jiji Township, Taiwan
This lopsided, earthquake-damaged temple stands as a testament to Taiwan’s resilience.
Changhua City, Taiwan
The longest skywalk in Taiwan.
Taichung City, Taiwan
Grandpa Rainbow felt the neighborhood needed some color, so he picked up a paintbrush and went to work.
Brewarrina, Australia
These Aboriginal fish traps are among the oldest human constructions in the world.
Hillvue, Australia
Monument that stands 40 feet and weighs 1,000 pounds.
Moonbi, Australia
Fiberglas monument to Moonbi's poultry industry.