The world's largest reclining Buddha, the Giant Buddha of Mudon.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

The tower claims to be the world's only pagoda made entirely from Myanmar's lucrative gemstone.

An eerie abandoned gentlemen's club built for British officials during the colonial era.

The island that holds the world-record for largest human massacre caused by animals.

This extravagant villa built by a Burmese merchant is part pagoda and part European mansion.

These muddy eruptions are less deadly than actual volcanoes but also more holy.

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

How often do you find security guards patrolling tropical beaches to protect rare sea turtles from poachers? 

The second largest reclining Buddha in the world got "lost" for over 120 years.

This remote island known for its balancing boulder may have inspired Peter Pan's Neverland.

Myanmar's beautiful cemetery for Allied soldiers who perished during World War II.

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

Luxurious devotion and 500,000 images of Buddha in Myanmar.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

A vast, otherworldly collection of Buddhist stupas.

These serpents are considered holy and pampered accordingly.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

The ruins of this prominent glass factory yield hidden treasures buried among the jungle floor.

A deserted 20-lane highway runs through Myanmar's empty capital city.

A precariously perched golden rock defies gravity and brings pilgrims from across Myanmar.

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.