More than 100 Hindu temples are slowly being swallowed by the forest.

The river depicted in the antiwar film 'Apocalypse Now' was likely based on this Mekong tributary.

Arguing within this idyllic, circular volcanic lake is forbidden.

A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.

Villagers have recycled bomber fuel tanks from the Vietnam War and turned them into very, very strong boats.

Believed to have once stored either human remains or rice wine, thousands of mysterious stone jars lie in ruin.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

Buried in the Laos jungle is a sanctuary for bears that would have otherwise been milked to death by poachers.

Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.

This mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

Temple of a million beers.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

This impressive clifftop temple was once at the center of an international custody dispute.

Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.

The Thai Army has dug deep trenches along the Thai/Myanmar border to prevent drug smuggling.

A Buddhist shrine in a cave protected by macaques next to dark passages lined with creepy paintings.

Where an entire elephant skeleton, a snakeskin table runner, and thousands of animal remains become art.

This elegant carving of the Buddha guards a small Buddhist temple within a cave.

A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

Bizarre dirt trail winds a narrow path above the tree line.

This serene bamboo walkway allows Buddhist monks from remote temples access to the nearby village.

You'll never meet anyone this passionate about elephant droppings.