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Singapore

'The River Merchants'

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

Yehliu Geopark

This Taiwanese promontory is covered in otherworldly hoodoo formations.
Singapore

The Singapore Stone

An undeciphered text is inscribed on a mysterious stone slab.
Atlanta, Georgia

1895 Exposition Steps

Final remnants of the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition.
Tokyo, Japan

'WEB FRAME'

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.
Tokyo, Japan

Owaraji (Giant Straw Sandals)

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.
Tokyo, Japan

Sanrio Puroland

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.
Nara, Japan

Tōdai-ji Daibutsuden (The Great Buddha Hall)

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.
Kyoto, Japan

Starbucks Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.
Kyoto, Japan

Nishiki Market

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.
Singapore

Changi Jurassic Mile

A dinosaur-laden walking trail outside Singapore's Changi Airport.
Singapore

Civilian War Memorial

A monument to the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation forces of World War II.
Singapore

Long Ya Men

A replica of the lost rock cliff that was once significant in Singapore's maritime history.
Atlanta, Georgia

Bobby Jones Grave

To find the final resting place of a golf legend, just look for the grave covered in golf balls.
Singapore

'Planet'

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

‘From Chettiars to Financiers’

A unique, time-transcending work of art depicting the progress of trade in Singapore.
Atlanta, Georgia

Starlight Drive-In Theatre

Georgia’s last drive-in movie theater is a relic of a bygone era.
Singapore

Jurong Hill

This tranquil park with a spiral viewing tower is an off-the-beaten-path area where renowned people have planted a small grove of trees.
Singapore

'Inscription of the Island'

An artist crafted this lonely left hand as an imagined relic from Singapore's history.
Singapore

Jalan Kubor Cemetery

The oldest Muslim cemetery in Singapore, with a strong royal connection.
Singapore

Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club

Singapore's Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West is a social hotspot for songbirds and their humans.
Singapore

Keppel Hill Reservoir

A former reservoir that was only recently discovered after more than 60 years of disuse.
Singapore

Old Hill Street Police Station

Rainbow shutters decorate this former police station.
Corbin, Kentucky

Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.