Why a Wonder: These highly intelligent great apes—critically-endangered and closely related to humans—have beautiful orange fur, making...

Why a Wonder: Mt. Fuji is world-famous for its breathtaking beauty and for the stunning surrounding environment that changes throughout...

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 largest teak bridge in the world. Where: Mandalay, Myanmar. When: The Dry Season (October to May). Photography: Sunrise...

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

Why a Wonder: The Khongor Dunes (Khongoryn Els) of Mongolia extend over an area of almost 400 square miles. These massive dunes are known...

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

Why a Wonder: The tallest twin towers in the world, the Petronas Towers stand almost 1500 feet tall. Surrounded by the impressive skyline...

Why a Wonder: Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world and an official UNESCO World Heritage site. This massive and...