A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A symbol of Islam in oil-rich Brunei.

These tiered rice paddies were carved into the hillsides 2,000 years ago.

Hundreds of wooden coffins dangle from cliffs and caves in the Philippines.

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

This gracefully curving formation looks like a massive wave that was suddenly turned to stone.

Once home to Komodo dragons, this island dreamscape has a rare combination of white, pink, and black sand beaches.

A sprawling nature preserve harbors the world's only living dragons.

A haunting theme park is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.

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

A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

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

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

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

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

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

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.