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.

In the world's most bombed country relative to its size, this incredible organization helps pick up the pieces.

This mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.

Where an entire elephant skeleton, a snakeskin table runner, and thousands of animal remains become art.

A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

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

This enormous gold Buddha statue was hidden inside a stucco decoy for centuries.

A well kept and well documented look at the Bruneian Sultan's life and successes.

A symbol of Islam in oil-rich Brunei.

Ferdinand Magellan dubbed the world's largest water village the "Venice of the East."

Two thousand feline artifacts fill Malaysia's "Cat City."

These bronze statues depict the early days of trading in Singapore.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

A giant baby floats in the middle of Singapore’s nature park.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

A lush terraced garden full of thousands of colorful roses and mystical art.

One of the world's tallest flagpoles.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.