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This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.

A waterfall runs right through the middle of this Taiwanese shrine to the hundreds of workers killed while building a nearby highway.

The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.

Once a prosperous mining village, this tiny Taiwanese town is now overrun with cute cats.

Grandpa Rainbow felt the neighborhood needed some color, so he picked up a paintbrush and went to work.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.

Does this 10-foot-tall statue carved into a rock face depict a king afflicted by a skin condition or a Buddhist figure?

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

This Sri Lankan cemetery is the final resting place of sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

These abandoned ruins in the middle of Jaffna have withstood centuries of tumultuous power struggles.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

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

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

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

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

The ruins of this old church are slowing sinking into the sand.

This luscious masterpiece created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa inspired the work of his brother, a famous Sri Lankan architect.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

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.

This former monastery in Vietnam now houses a chocolate shop and museum filled with centuries-old taxidermy specimens.

One of the oldest temples in Ho Chi Minh City, dedicated to a deified Chinese military leader.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.