On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

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

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

Located off a bustling strip, a silent teahouse employs workers with hearing- or speech-related disabilities.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

More than 100 Hindu temples are slowly being swallowed by the forest.

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

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

This public elevator links the lower city to the upper city of Salvador.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

The site of a fallen tree that protected Americans from British forces during the American Revolution.

This enormous banquet-themed artwork honors over 1,000 notable women throughout history.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

This secluded ruin was once a home for exotic plants.

Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.

The untimely death of a dignitary's daughter led to this fort being abandoned before it was ever finished.