Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

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

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

Six times a day a train runs right through the middle of this Thai street market, sending vendors scrambling.

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

Parts of this sprawling temple complex are deteriorating, but its founder’s body remains intact.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

Monkeys lounge around at this 13th century temple.

All of Thailand's architectural landmarks, plus some made up ones, all viewable via two-seater bicycle.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

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

Out of all the statues of Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, this one is the tallest and the most impressive.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

5,000 skulls in memorial to those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

This historic spot was where America's involvement in the Vietnam War officially came to an end.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.