Beyond being incredibly fun, not much can be said about the Hole with certitude.

The second largest reclining Buddha in the world got "lost" for over 120 years.

How often do you find security guards patrolling tropical beaches to protect rare sea turtles from poachers? 

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

The world's largest reclining Buddha, the Giant Buddha of Mudon.

The tower claims to be the world's only pagoda made entirely from Myanmar's lucrative gemstone.

A Buddha-filled cave that is named after a giant monster spider.

Caves full of Buddhist statues, incredible rock formations and a deserted lagoon.

A vast, otherworldly collection of Buddhist stupas.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

The ruins of this prominent glass factory yield hidden treasures buried among the jungle floor.

These serpents are considered holy and pampered accordingly.

Myanmar's Mount Olympus atop a 2,500-foot volcanic plug.

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.