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

The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

This sacred, circular cave is lined with pools so clear and still that it's hard to tell where the water begins.

This rare volcano spews the strangest and (literally) coolest lava in the world.

Stunning ruins of what was once the center of one of the greatest empires in East Africa.

A salty red wasteland in Tanzania is a breeding spot for endangered flamingos.

Extravagant mosque honors modern Islam.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

A tropical rainforest designed to resemble a scene from the monumental film.

Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.

The largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside tea for the surrounding countries.

A delightful architectural wonder awaits on a lake island in Kuala Lumpur’s oldest park.

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

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

This vanilla farm serves its crops at an on-site café.

Colorful umbrella-covered trees in Singapore's Little India look straight out of Dr. Seuss.

The first Catholic church in Singapore is a Neo-Gothic colossus with a rich architectural history.

This fountain was once heralded as the largest in the world.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

These sweets make convincing mimics of everything from fish balls to eggs to koi ponds.

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

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.