Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

At this sweet shop, the descendants of a royal chef serve up the fudge-like dessert his ancestor invented for a king.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

This experimental utopian "city of the future" in rural India may hold a dark secret.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.

The last remnant of Kuala Lumpur’s old prison complex now stands on the edge of a Japanese shopping mall.

Initially built for a Chinese princess and sultana, this well was used to secretly assassinate some 200 Portuguese colonizers.

A mausoleum dedicated to a warrior felled by misplaced loyalty and tragic circumstances.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

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

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.