Angkor Wat, Cambodia: The largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat is a stunning example of Khmer architecture with intricate bas-reliefs and majestic towers.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Thailand: Located within the Grand Palace in Bangkok, this temple is renowned for its beautiful architecture and the revered Emerald Buddha statue.
Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar: This gold-plated pagoda in Yangon is a stunning and sacred site, encrusted with thousands of diamonds and other precious stones.
Borobudur, Indonesia: The world’s largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur features nine stacked platforms and thousands of relief panels and Buddha statues.
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), India: Located in Amritsar, Punjab, this stunning temple is covered in gold and sits in the middle of a serene lake, serving as the most important pilgrimage site for Sikhs.
Temple of Heaven, China: An imperial complex in Beijing, this temple is known for its magnificent circular design and was used by emperors to pray for good harvests.
Meenakshi Temple, India: Located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, this temple is renowned for its towering gopurams (gateway towers) adorned with thousands of colorful sculptures depicting Hindu deities.
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Japan: This Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto is famous for its top two floors covered in gold leaf, reflecting beautifully in the surrounding pond.