Hatgal, Mongolia
Abandoned Petroleum Distribution Center
Traces of the thriving lake trade that once linked the Soviet Union with Mongolia.
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Hatgal, Mongolia
Traces of the thriving lake trade that once linked the Soviet Union with Mongolia.
George Town, Malaysia
This Theravada Buddhist temple is a peaceful oasis steeped in history.
Ipoh, Malaysia
Home to secret lakes and hidden temples.
Malacca, Malaysia
A mausoleum dedicated to a warrior felled by misplaced loyalty and tragic circumstances.
Langkawi, Malaysia
Local history holds that a young woman, killed for a crime she did not commit, cursed this island.
Malacca, Malaysia
The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This surprising museum tells the story of modern Malaysia through the history of its law enforcement.
Malacca, Malaysia
This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.
Sibu, Malaysia
The Seven Story Pagoda of Sibu.
Sandakan, Malaysia
In this Borneo cave, it's not the thousands of bats you need to worry about, it's the blankets of roaches.
Tambun, Malaysia
On the outskirts of Ipoh, this sprawling temple complex is home to one of the world's tallest pagodas.
George Town, Malaysia
Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This museum explores iconic buildings and the cultural heritage of Malaysia in miniature form.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
A collection of old steam and diesel locomotives sitting in a fenced-off garden.
Battsengel, Mongolia
People have been scribbling on this massive chunk of granite for more than 1,500 years.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.
Tariat, Mongolia
A jagged silhouette of shamanistic stone heaps rises from the shore of this dazzling mile-high lake.
Kharkhorin, Mongolia
History, geography, and shamanism meet in this eye-catching monument to the greatness of three empires.
Urgun, Mongolia
Mongolian Buddhists believe this monastery in the Gobi desert to be the center of the world's spiritual energy.
Kuching, Malaysia
The oldest museum in Borneo is a cornucopia of rare taxidermy and human skulls.
George Town, Malaysia
The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.
George Town, Malaysia
The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.
George Town, Malaysia
Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.