Bhutan
Kyichu Lhakhang Temple
One of Bhutan's oldest temples was purportedly built to stop a giant female ogre from preventing the spread of Buddhism across Tibet.
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Bhutan
One of Bhutan's oldest temples was purportedly built to stop a giant female ogre from preventing the spread of Buddhism across Tibet.
Paro, Bhutan
The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.
Paro, Bhutan
This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.
Punakha, Bhutan
This colorful overpass is one of Bhutan's longest suspension bridges.
Bhutan
A stupa built to protect Bhutan from evil forces and help bring peace to the world.
Punakha, Bhutan
This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."
Trongsa, Bhutan
An 18th-century Nepali-style chorten built to subdue demons and evil spirits.
Trongsa, Bhutan
The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.
Jakar, Bhutan
According to legend, this temple was built to pin down the body of a demoness who lay across the Himalayas.
Bhutan
Legend has it a sacred treasure hidden by an ancient guru was revealed with a burning butter lamp from these waters.
Mayang, India
The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.
Chhokangparo, Nepal
A remote area dotted with Buddhist temples and monasteries.
Lhasa, Tibet
This Tibetan monastery has survived multiple attacks and is also a sky burial site.
Aba, China
Intensely colorful calcite pools in Southern China.
Ōsaki, Japan
A quaint amusement park now sits, rusting and forgotten among the foliage.
Matsushima, Japan
These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.
Sendai, Japan
Officially the lowest mountain in Japan.
Tianjin, China
This massive neon wheel is the only one of its kind to be built over a bridge.
Beijing, China
North Korea's massive art and propaganda factory now has an official gallery space in Beijing.
Beijing, China
A progressive LGBTQ hub offers dancing, HIV testing, art, and more.
Beijing, China
Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.
Beijing, China
Beijing's expansive subterranean hiding spot now crumbles away as a tourist destination.
Beijing, China
The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.
Qingdao, China
Forgotten German bunkers in China create a sharp cultural contrast.