A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

A vast, otherworldly collection of Buddhist stupas.

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

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

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

As can be expected from a centuries old church built in a canal city, the undercroft of this house of worship is beautifully flooded.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

The second largest reclining Buddha in the world got "lost" for over 120 years.

The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands.