Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Subterranean place of worship in Indonesia.

This sacred cave temple is home to thousands of bats and according to legend, a giant snake king.

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.

A small subculture of boat dwellers keep their traditional way of living alive at this Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

This naval gun is fired every day at noon, an odd timekeeping tradition the origin of which is local legend.

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

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

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

A pair of trees near a Hong Kong shrine are said to grant wishes, but only the ones they hold on to.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

The man who is mainly remembered for a chicken dish he had nothing to do with is buried under a large concrete dome.

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

Genitals, claws, and faces are served at this questionable Beijing eatery.

An ancient Chinese temple where even the emperor dressed like a farmer in the name of the harvest.