A century-old monument to commemorate a crowd-funded public cemetery.

A Taiwanese garden teems with the retired statues of the island's former dictator.

You can still see the remains of a sacred 3,000-year-old cypress.

This statue of a medical missionary is sometimes used to gauge flood levels during typhoons.

The official flag of the short-lived Republic of Formosa.

You can hear Buddhist prayers in this elevated sea cave once used by monks.

These two 90-year-old statues were once part of a Japanese Shinto shrine.

A century-old rail tunnel turned eco-friendly cycling path.

The bright-orange, crane-shaped tower offers panoramic views and showcases the city’s maritime identity.

On the roof of the oldest department store in Tainan stands a Shinto shrine dating back to the 1930s.

Taiwan's first stone fortress is also the best preserved Qing Dynasty-era city on the island.

High rises built to house displaced military personnel and their families form a unique cylindrical shape.

Air-raid tunnels hidden beneath this opulent hotel provided shelter and an escape route—and one of the world's longest slides.

Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

The northernmost of the 12 surviving feudal castles of Japan is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

Is this cat asleep or just pretending?

This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.

This is no ordinary coffee chain outlet—it's an architectural masterpiece.

A whimsical shrine with a porcelain Torii gate, split in half by an active train line.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.