A quiet patch of astroturf laid out between a building that seems to be splitting in half.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.

Kuala Lumpur’s historic single-screen cinema, transformed into a labyrinthine bookstore.

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

One of the world's tallest flagpoles.

This restored house offers a twist on Penang's Peranakan history.

This sensational silver temple is the product of centuries of metalworking.

Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.

Sidle up for this Chinatown watering hole for Thai moonshine accompanied by traditional live tunes.

Isaan street food staples are in spectacular form at this no-frills institution.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

A non-profit that uses the impressive smelling abilities of African Pouched Rats to find and clear unexploded land mines.

Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.

The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

The spot where the two men ate together now stands enclosed in glass.

A gift from the Soviet Union in the 1980s, this is the only statue of the Soviet dictator in Southeast Asia.

Life-sized painted illusions let pedestrians blend in with the street art.

Showcasing some of the best-preserved temples of the Champa Kingdom.

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.

This antique shop offers affordable 15th-century Vietnamese ceramics salvaged from a local shipwreck.

Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.