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The capital city of Indonesia is a bustling metropolis, famous for its colonial-era relics, beautiful mosques, plentiful shopping and family entertainment.

China’s bustling capital has temples, gardens and other precious relics of long-lost dynasties alongside modern architecture and entertainment.

Discover how Malay leaders helped the spread of Islam in Penang and view artifacts and a diorama depicting a pilgrimage to Mecca.

Enjoy the view from the observation deck on the 86th floor, atop the world’s tallest twin skyscrapers.

Visit one of the finest places of worship in Beijing, which is still an active Buddhist monastery, to see frescoes, huge Buddha statues and Chinese decorations.

The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.

This mysterious place just outside of Ubud houses a Hindu temple, statues, ponds and fountains from a time gone by.

Visit the jewel of Shin Umeda City to see one of the world’s most special engineering feats and observe the illuminated city from its observation deck.

Colorful murals and resplendent chedis await at Penang’s oldest Buddhist temple.

Colorful murals and resplendent chedis await at Penang’s oldest Buddhist temple.

Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles.

The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.

Colorful murals and resplendent chedis await at Penang’s oldest Buddhist temple.

The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.

Colorful murals and resplendent chedis await at Penang’s oldest Buddhist temple.

Colorful murals and resplendent chedis await at Penang’s oldest Buddhist temple.

The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.

Hike out to the site of the 2005 APEC Leaders’ Meeting for some recent history and unmatched Busan views.

Visit one of the finest places of worship in Beijing, which is still an active Buddhist monastery, to see frescoes, huge Buddha statues and Chinese decorations.

The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.

Colorful murals and resplendent chedis await at Penang’s oldest Buddhist temple.

Visit one of the finest places of worship in Beijing, which is still an active Buddhist monastery, to see frescoes, huge Buddha statues and Chinese decorations.

Colorful murals and resplendent chedis await at Penang’s oldest Buddhist temple.