The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

A unique set of caves that spits waves back out into the ocean.

This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

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

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.