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

This dangerous-looking suspension bridge may have been too unstable to remain open.

This statue of an eagle taking flight welcomes visitors to Langkawi.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

5,000 skulls in memorial to those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

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

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

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

A son-and-daughter meat market, hawked by mom and dad.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

Secret North Korean passage discovered below the world's most dangerous border.

A large visitor's complex and place of remembrance on the outskirts of the DMZ.

South Korea's largely symbolic, barely used gateway to the North.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.

A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.