This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

A phallic shrine to a princess goddess in Krabi, Thailand.

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

Peek into the world of those creating the beautiful, delicate paper parasols found all over the globe.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

The skeletons, demons, and corpses serve as a warning of the terrors of Buddhist Hell.

Acres of salt crystal pyramids dry in the sun along Thailand's "salt road."

This extensive collection of dead bugs may be the world's most idiosyncratic and personal insect museum.

The long underground cave's curiously shaped stalagmites have inspired many legends.

Thailand museum of bottles of all shapes and sizes filled with intricate and beautiful art.

On the small Thai island of Ko Mak, there is a forgotten garden of erotic statuary.

Surat Thani's official flower—and the world's largest—smells of rotting meat.

A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.

A museum in a law office, filled with authentic and counterfeit goods.

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

Vintage furniture and art share space with all manner of collectibles at this quirky shop in Bangkok.

Bizarre Hindu and Buddhist sculpture park.

The golden Buddha statue at the Wat Muang Monastery is the tallest in Thailand, and the ninth-tallest in the world.

Temple of a million beers.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

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

Beijing's version of Disneyland, completely abandoned, mostly destroyed.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.