The first Confucian temple in Taiwan, founded by the son of a pirate lord, doubled as the island's first state-sponsored school.

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

The residence of a Taiwanese literary scholar sits down an alleyway adorned with depictions of snails.

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.

A Japanese-era military tunnel is now a psychedelic art exhibit.

A 100-year-old Japanese command center is now a unique underground university walkway with periodic exhibits.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

Visitors to this temple are greeted by a massive collection of wooden dolls said to bring good fortune.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

The last street gas lamps in Hong Kong.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

The iconic egg tart gets an upgrade with a laminated sourdough crust.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

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

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

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

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

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

Fighting the British and making game shows for over 150 years.

This futuristic observatory at the top of the Pyrénées offers unrivaled views.