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

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

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.

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

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

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

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

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.

South Korea's love of the silly photograph is on full display at this goofy collection of trompe l'oeil paintings.

A biblically accurate ark located beneath a Hong Kong bridge is fun for the whole Christian family.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Take a cruise with no movement but plenty of style in this one-of-a-kind boat mall.

A pair of trees near a Hong Kong shrine are said to grant wishes, but only the ones they hold on to.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

A tiny park off the beaten path covered in ingenious scrap metal sculptures.

Thanks to a spelling mistake this bizarre beaver-tiger hybrid became the symbol of a Siberian town.