The Kukulcán Pyramid, also known as El Castillo (The Castle), at Chichen Itza, Mexico. [Photo by James Clark at nomadicnotes.com.]
WWII Memorial, Labuan [Malaysia]
Labuan is an island off the coast of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. It was here where the Japanese surrendered Borneo to Australian forces in 1945. [Photo by James Clark at nomadicnotes.com.]
Bangkok’s official full name, Bangkok [Thailand]
Bangkok in Thai is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Krung Thep for short). It’s official name is the world’s longest place name (according to the Guinness Book of Records), and can be seen written on this monument in front of the Bangkok Administrative Building. Bangkok’s official full name, translated from Thai is: “The city of angels, […]
Zhengyang Gate, Beijing [China]
Zhengyang Gate in Beijing, China. [Photo by James Clark via Beijing Photos]
Pha That Luang, Vientiane [Laos]
Pha That Luang is a gold-covered Buddhist stupa in Vientiane, Laos. It is considered as the most important monument in Laos. [Photo by James Clark via Vientiane Photos]
Xi’an Bell Tower [China]
The Bell Tower of Xi’an. A remnant of old China surrounded by modern China. [Photo by James Clark via Xi’an Photos]