This massive, Edo Period, coin-shaped sand painting is believed to be a source of great luck.

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

Nine limestone rock stacks on Australia's "Shipwreck Coast."

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.