Originally established in the early 19th century as a humble hermitage tucked beneath the shade of dense tropical foliage, Vĩnh Tràng...

Situated at the foothills of Mount Emei, the Baoguo Temple serves as a gateway to one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and stands as testament to the rich history and spiritual heritage of the region. Originally founded around 100AD, the current temple complex underwent extensive restoration during the Ming Dynasty in the 16th century, under the watchful eye of Emperor Kanxi.

Often considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in Asia, The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque pierces the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan, its golden dome shimmering over the lagoon below. Completed in 1958 under Brunei’s 28th Sultan, it is a monument of precision and faith, showcasing the beauty of Islamic architecture while standing as a powerful symbol of the nation’s history, culture, and religious devotion.

Bursting with an impressive collection of ancient cultural treasures, Eikan-dō is a sprawling complex of gardens and halls, most famous for its crimson maple leaves in Autumn. Established in 853 at the northern foot of Mount Higashiyama, this temple was a place of learning that nurtured the Pure Land sect it now belongs to.

Leaning against the Chau Chu Mountain in the outskirts of Hue, this elaborately designed, hillside tomb has elements of Vietnamese and European architectural styles. Featuring blackened concrete, the Gothic inspired monument casts a striking silhouette against the verdant green countryside. While comparatively smaller than other Royal tombs, the building itself is far more elaborately designed than others of its era.

Chiselled from rose-pink sandstone, this beautiful, miniature Hindu temple was built in 967AD and is the only major temple credited to be built not by a monarch but by a Brahmin of royal descent. Named Yajnavaraha, it is believed he was an important scholar, philanthropist and royal physician who helped those who suffered from illness, poverty or injustice.

Tao-o Fishing Village, nestled on the eastern coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong, offers a serene escape from the city’s buzz and a rare window into the region’s maritime heritage. This traditional fishing hamlet, with a history stretching back over 200 years, is believed to have been established during the Qing Dynasty, when fishermen of Hakka and Tanka descent settled in the area to exploit its abundant marine resources.