Thanks to wordplay, the earthquake-causing catfish monster has become a god of confidence at this shrine.

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

A thriving artist's wonderland located just 6 kilometers from Korea's DMZ.

Booksellers and public artworks fill this vibrant promenade along the disused railroad tracks.

Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.

A gregarious Ohio resident has been building his whimsical temple to peace for decades.

Legend says that this short Canadian tunnel still holds the dying screams of a girl who burned alive.

Abandoned for over a century, this chilling train tunnel is now a destination for ghost hunters.

A museum dedicated to the former country.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

World's largest cave was only discovered in 1991, and now offers tours to the public.

An abandoned hotel in the highlands of Bali is shrouded in stories of ghosts, curses, and corruption.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

A tunnel of hardened lava along Maui’s famous Road to Hana.

These rat eating Giant Malaysian Pitcher Plants may have evolved to eat shrew poop.

This tiny island in the South China Sea is crawling with venomous sea snakes.

These jagged limestone blades cut out through the canopy of the jungles of Borneo.

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.