This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.

Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Japan's largest and oldest annual procession of floats, begun in 869.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

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

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

This collection of reclaimed landmines acts as both an exhibition of their deadly history and as a shelter for children affected by them.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

All of Thailand's architectural landmarks, plus some made up ones, all viewable via two-seater bicycle.

This strange geological landscape erupts with sudden bursts of water.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.