A harrowing trail up a mile-high mountain.

A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

The ancient settlement attracts tourists from all over looking to learn about the Chinese vision of the afterlife.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

William Buckley escaped from prison and is said to have spent years hiding in this seaside cave.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

Designed to honor the birthplace of Buddha.

This is one of the last surviving structures of a once vast palace complex.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

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

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

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

Myanmar's beautiful cemetery for Allied soldiers who perished during World War II.

The highest bridge in Myanmar was once the tallest railway bridge in the world.

The second largest reclining Buddha in the world got "lost" for over 120 years.

This Buddhist monastery once housed an image of Buddha containing a 19-carat diamond.

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

This magnificent white pagoda was constructed to resemble a sacred Buddhist mountain.

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

A vast, otherworldly collection of Buddhist stupas.