The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.

A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.

This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.

A collection of venomous snakes and reptiles for the whole family to enjoy.

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

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.

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

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

Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.

Over 80,000 carved wood blocks make up one of the world's oldest intact Buddhist canons.

South Korea's only sex-themed park.

South Korea's love of the silly photograph is on full display at this goofy collection of trompe l'oeil paintings.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.