Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

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

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

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

This smaller cousin of the Forbidden City has gone from ancestral sacrifice to tourist's whispers.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

Enormous burial mounds of ancient emperors.

A fantastic assortment of China's finest and most disturbing wares.

A natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.

The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

Where the Great Wall of China meets the sea.

Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.

A mega theme park-wax museum mélange containing all things biblical.

Once featuring over 60 miniature replicas of famous Chinese locations, the Splendid China theme park was completely abandoned and is now mostly rubble.

Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.

St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.

Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?