This enormous gold Buddha statue was hidden inside a stucco decoy for centuries.

For more than 70 years, this small shop has been a go-to for Kolkata's fountain pen connoisseurs and collectors.

At a Bangkok bistro, one pot of beef stew has been cooking non-stop for more than 45 years.

A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

An interactive back-alley mural project remembers the golden age of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown.

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.

Malaysia's first and only glass temple.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.

Dedicated to the life of a brave woman soldier.

The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.

A heritage structure designed in 1882 honors a Parsi philanthropist.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

Mumbai's angel.

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

A gray market run by Burmese Indians offers a portal to a forgotten period in history.

The place of worship for Zoroastrians, Mumbai's Parsi fire temples use fire and ash for purification.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.