Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

An Aztec snake god has taken the material form of an apartment complex.

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

A modern temple with an ancient philosophy.

Surat Thani's official flower—and the world's largest—smells of rotting meat.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

An extraordinary natural landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and rocky cliffs riddled with tunnels.

Malaysian fireflies create a dazzling display as thousands light up in unison.

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