By The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo was one of the largest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century. Explosive activity began in early April as a series of well explosions
That Luang – The national symbol of Laos in Vientiane
A gold-covered large Buddhist stupa and one of most impressive religious structures in Laos. It was founded in the 3rd century to house the breastbone of Buddha,
Laykyun Sekkya – The giant standing Buddha statue in Monywa
It is the second tallest Buddha statue in the world after the Buddha Spring Temple in China, and the third tallest in the world. Construction began in
KRI Nanggala 402 – The Indonesian submarine sinks with its crew in the Bali Sea
It was one of two Cakra-class Type 209/1300 diesel-electric attack submarines of the Indonesian Navy. Nanggala was made by the Howaldtswerke shipyard in Kiel, West Germany in
Menara Berkembar Petronas – The world’s tallest twin towers in Kuala Lumpur
The twin towers structural system is a tube in tube design, invented by Fazlur Rahman Khan. The 88-floor towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a
Masjid Kristal – The crystal mosque in Wan Man
The uniqueness of this mosque has made it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia. The mosque is located in the Islamic Heritage Park in
Sultan Abdul Samad – The grand government building in Kuala Lumpur
A building palace located in front of the Independence Square. It is originally housed the offices of the British colonial administration, and was known simply as Government
Fantasy World – The “abandoned” theme park in Lemery
The theme park, built in 2001, it was once owned by a businessman who was forced to leave it unfinished due to financial problems. Everything now lays
Gereja Ayam – The bird-shaped church for all nations in Magelang
The church is constructed in the shape of a dove, but instead reminds many onlookers of a hen. The locals have taken to calling it the chicken
The Bridge on the River Kwai – The original bridge in Kanchanaburi
The Burma Railway, is a 415-kilometre railway between Ban Pong and Thanbyuzayat, Burma, built by the Empire of Japan from 1940–1944 to supply troops and weapons in
Mother of All Asia – The tower of peace in Batangas City
A monument dedicated to the Virgin Mary located inside the five-hectare pilgrimage site called Montemaria in Barangay Pagkilatan. The 98 meters Statue of Mary, is dedicated to
Istano Basa Pagaruyuang – The royal palace of the former Pagaruyung Kingdom in Batusangkar
It was built in the traditional Minangkabau Rumah Gadang vernacular architectural style. The palace has three stories with 72 pillars and the typical Rumah gadang gonjong, a
