These serpents are considered holy and pampered accordingly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A vast, otherworldly collection of Buddhist stupas.

A Buddha-filled cave that is named after a giant monster spider.

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

Caves full of Buddhist statues, incredible rock formations and a deserted lagoon.

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