This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

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

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

A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

Built by King Norodom to honor his late father.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

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

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.

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.

A limestone wonderland of water and subterranean secrets.

Limestone outcrop decorated with a large laser engraving of the Buddha.

Thailand's country villages continue the tradition of gong-making, and invite visitors to watch the process.

On a river island north of Bangkok, a small bar helped lead a home-brewing rebellion.

The bank's whimsical shape was inspired by a child’s toy.

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

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

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

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

This Bangkok high-rise looks like a rudimentary LEGO elephant.