The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

When struck, the strange stones in this park ring like bells.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

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.

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

This under-visited temple is nestled within one of Shanghai's traditional shikumen-style residential blocks.

Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.

This recently restored timepiece has stood all around Kansas City.

Two hundred tons of pioneer artifacts were painstakingly recovered from a shipwreck at the bottom of the Missouri River.

This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.

One of America's first planned communities is preserved in a state park.

At a mile long, the Fort Madison Bridge is the largest double-decker swing-span bridge in the world.

While there are no actual snakes in the history of this crooked road, there may be a number of dead horses.

An unlikely Transcendental Meditation haven in the American Heartland built around the ancient Vedic principles of balance and harmony.

Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting.

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.

This little gem of a museum is a hidden jewel filled with prehistoric treasures.

A museum chronicling pioneer life constructed over Interstate 80.

What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.

This Nebraska museum was once the smallest courthouse in America.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.