Why a Wonder: The park, not a temple, contains more than 200 unique Hindu and Buddhist statues. Each statue of Buddha depicts a pose that...

Why a Wonder: The largest religious monument in the world, hosting more than 50 major Buddhist temples and several hundred smaller...

Why a Wonder: A dazzling Valentine’s Day-like festival during which ethnic Miao girls wear beautiful silver headdresses and necklaces –...

Why a Wonder: The leg-rower fishermen seem to defy gravity as they balance on one leg and row with the other – without tipping over...

Why a Wonder: A yearly cultural event in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, during which villagers from more than 100 tribes from...

Why a Wonder: An ancient Buddhist temple with seven 1,000-year-old statues of Buddha that are carved out of the mountainside. The largest...

Why a Wonder: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bagan hosts more than 2,000 Buddhist temples (some dating back to the 11th century). Where:...

Why a Wonder: Bhutan's iconic landmark and religious site, this beautifully constructed Buddhist temple perched, is seemingly...