Location: Laos, Northern, Xiangkhoang Plateau
Although the town was almost completely destroyed by US bombing raids during the 1960’s and 70’s, remnants of Muang Khoun’s rich ancient history shine through the ruins alongside evidence of their more recent history and role in the Second Indochina War.
Location: Laos, North Central, Luang Prabang
Religious site in Luang Prabang with various Buddhist shrines and temples; the summit provides panoramic views of the area and is popular at sunset.
Location: Laos, North Central
Former royal capital and current UNESCO World Heritage Site, this beautiful and tourist friendly city is known for its rich religious and cultural heritage, notable and well-preserved architectural elements, and for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries.
Location: Peru, Cusco Region
Former capital of the Inca Empire and general tourist Mecca; home to numerous Inca and Spanish colonial historic sites
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
Former royal Incan estate turned stronghold of the Inca Resistance
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Compact, significant Mayan sites with numerous ruins including the notable “El Castillo” with friezes on its upper walls
Location: Guatemala, Northern, Tikal National Park
Famous Mayan archaeological site with numerous temples and complexes; site is also interlaced with trails and provides nice wildlife viewing opportunities
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Siem Reap Area
Lesser visited temple complex a short distance away from the main Angkor Wat complex
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Siem Reap Area
Iconic, well-preserved massive temple structure with three levels, five towers, covered galleries, a moat, and sandstone relief carvings
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Siem Reap Area
Ornate temple in the Khmer baroque style with a multitude of carved stone faces
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Koh Ker
Large complex lying mainly in ruins, notable for the inscriptions covering the doorways and pillars of the western gate
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Koh Ker
Interesting red temple in the Prasat Thom complex, famous for its unusual lion statues
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Koh Ker
Site of ruined temple buildings with extremely picturesque strangler fig on-growth
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Koh Ker
Koh Ker’s main temple complex, featuring Prasat Prang, a unique seven-tiered step pyramid
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Siem Reap Area
Excellent ruined temple left in a stabilized unrestored condition, complete with excellent vegetative growth on and around the ruins
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Siem Reap Area
Small temple left in a state of picturesque stabilized neglect
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Siem Reap Area
Extremely picturesque temple in a state of stabilized neglect, famous for being featured in Tomb Raider
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Kulen National Park region
One of the Khmer Empire’s larger complexes, this site has a great Indiana Jones feel to it and sees few tourists
Location: Vietnam, Southern
The original temple of the Cao Dai religion, which was founded here in 1926
Location: Vietnam, Central
Early 20th century capital of Vietnam and seat of the Nguyen Dynasty; highlights include the citadel, Imperial City, and Thien Mu Pagoda
Location: Myanmar, Western, Rakhine State
Former capital of the ancient Arakine Kingdom, Mrauk U is a remote area with a fascinating history and excellent Indiana Jones-esque temples
Location: Myanmar, Southern
Largest city in Myanmar, featuring a mix of modern architecture, British colonial buildings, and historic temples and pagodas including the famous Shwedagon Pagoda.
Location: Myanmar, Western Mandalay Region
Balloon ride providing outstanding views of the temples of Old Bagan and the Irrawaddy River.
Location: Myanmar, Western Mandalay State
Ancient city and former capital of Myanmar, famous for its historic and picturesque temples and pagodas
Location: Myanmar, Western Shan State
Beautiful lake with bordering villages famous for its fishermen, temples, and monasteries
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Koh Ker
Picturesque distinctly colored temple with blue-black walls