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Sirang-ri, South Korea

Haedong Yonggungsa

One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.
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Gyeongsan-si, South Korea

Gatbawi Rock

According to legend, those who pray at this statue will also be granted a wish.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Seoul, South Korea

Metro Farm

Some of the freshest vegetables in Seoul are grown in a subway station.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Seoul, South Korea

Suguksa Temple

The name of the only golden Buddhist temple in Korea translates as "the temple that protects the country."
HallieBradley Added by HallieBradley
Jeonju-si, South Korea

Jaman Mural Village

Throughout this South Korean village, homes and businesses are covered in fantastic handpainted murals.
Added by emerem
Seogwipo, South Korea

Jeju Mermaids

South Korea's women of the sea have completely flipped their society's structure by becoming revered fisherwomen.
KimMurrayMcD Added by KimMurrayMcD
Jinan, South Korea

Tapsa Temple

120 mortarless pagodas built by one Korean hermit.
serflac Added by serflac
Seoul, South Korea

108 Heaven Stairway

A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.
chrishagan Added by chrishagan
Jeongseon, South Korea

Hwaam Cave

Asia's largest limestone cave is home to a world of plastic goblins and gold mining history.
journeylism Added by journeylism
Seoul, South Korea

Owl Art and Craft Museum

One man's lifetime collection of tiny objects of wisdom gathered from around the world, on display for public enjoyment.
lsquad Added by lsquad
Suncheon, South Korea

Naganeupseong Folk Village

A Korean village where times stands still.
easydistance Added by easydistance
Busan, South Korea

Japanese Ruins of Busan

The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.
Added by Miguel De LosAndes
Samcheog, South Korea

Haesindang Park

Various forms of phallic art decorate this hill in commemoration of legendary local tragedy.
timothylegion Added by timothylegion
Pohang, South Korea

Daewonsa Temple

To enter the lower hall of this temple, you must first walk through a dragon.
wanderingtraveler Added by wanderingtraveler
Jeju-si, South Korea

Jeju Loveland

South Korea's only sex-themed park.
Madiha Bataineh Added by Madiha Bataineh
Banaue, Philippines

Batad Rice Paddies

These tiered rice paddies were carved into the hillsides 2,000 years ago.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Cebu City, Philippines

Santo Niño de Cebú

A small statue of child Jesus given by Magellan in 1521
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Cavite City, Philippines

Fort Drum (El Fraile Island)

A man-made island designed to look like a massive battleship.
Added by bigdukesix101
Daraga, Philippines

Cagsawa Ruins

This belfry is all that remains of the town that was buried by a violent volcano eruption.
Added by Donny Pato
Surigao City, Philippines

Mabua Pebble Beach

A unique beach made of a myriad of multi-sized pebbles.
TrevorShawnElia Added by TrevorShawnElia
Mexico, Philippines

Atching Lillian Restaurant

In her ancestral home, one chef preserves ancient Filipino recipes and serves up traditional, home-cooked food to history-loving foodies.
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Baguio, Philippines

Old Diplomat Hotel

This eerie abandoned building with a dark history is said to be one of the most haunted places in the Philippines.
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Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Ursula Island

This tiny island protects a number of rare bird species by only allowing visitors to set foot on the beach.
Paul Christian Added by Paul Christian
Iligan City, Philippines

Tinago Falls

Hidden deep within a Filipino jungle is an incredible waterfall that plunges into a dazzling blue-green pool.
Enriq de Asis Added by Enriq de Asis