Mandalay Hill Chinthe Entrance
Mandalay
The stairway leading to the summit of Mandalay Hill is flanked by two enormous chinthe (mythical lion-like creatures).
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Mandalay
This small ordination hall is a good landmark for finding your bearings on Mandalay Hill, but is otherwise unremarkable.
Southern Laos
About 300m south of the fountain circle you'll find the large former home of Chao Boun Oum (the king's younger brother), built in 1952 in French colonial…
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North Sumatra
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Cameron Highlands
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Manila
This gate to the old walled city of Intramuros was built in 1663 for the exclusive use of the Spanish governor general during important state functions.
Bangkok
This Chinese-style clock tower located in the southeastern corner of Lumphini doubles as an interesting photographic subject amidst the park's greenery.
Yangon
On the north side of Kandawgyi Lake, this giant pile of artificial rocks houses bars, karaoke, a massage parlour and, on the 5th floor, a viewing deck.
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Phimai's city pillar is unusually short and stubby because it's a laterite block taken from Prasat Phimai.
Ayuthaya
Part of Ayuthaya's old defenses, this now-decrepit fortress wall still has traces of the crenellations where soldiers once crouched during battle.
George Town
Built in 1903, this Edwardian baroque building facing the Padang houses the Penang Island City Council.
Sihanoukville
The highly garish and impossible-to-miss Golden Lions Roundabout sits at the top of the hill where Serendipity Beach Rd heads down to the sea.
Yogyakarta
The seat of power in the Yogya region, this imposing modern-classical complex is closed to the public but makes a good landmark on Jl A Yani.
Kanchanaburi
Behind the City Gate stands this small, gold-trimmed shrine for Kanchanburi city's guardian spirit.
Sandakan
The fountain commemorates the independence of Sabah on 16 September 1963 with the departure of the last Governor of British North Borneo.
Johor
This century-old, but much updated,Taoist temple is dedicated to Tua Pek Kong, the god of prosperity, and serves as a useful landmark.
Northwestern Cambodia
The small statue of an elephant and tigers marks the beginning of central Kompong Thom (if you're coming into town from the capital).
Mandalay Hill Southeast Stairway Entrance
Mandalay
Stairway leading to the summit of Mandalay Hill. On average it's a 45-minute hike to the top.
Northern Laos
More central than the other wats in Sainyabuli, Wat Sisavangvong was reportedly built by King Sisavang Vong on an older temple site.
Luang Prabang
Following a path past this large monastery leads to a shrine protecting a Buddha footprint.
Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon's completely ordinary city pillar shrine is at the south end of Thung Si Meuang park.
Kampot
Kampot is famed for its durian, so what could be more fitting than a giant durian monument in celebration of the Marmite of fruit?
Sarawak
This paved and grassy area acts as the symbolic 'gateway' to the city, with illuminated fountains, gardens and two swan statues.
Kuantan
Watch football matches here. There are more goal posts and playing fields on the Padang.
South Sulawesi
This small but lively market is held in the village every two days, attracting locals and their wares from surrounding islands.
Udon Thani
This fountain, only turned on in the late afternoon and early evening, lies at the centre of one of Udon's biggest roundabouts.
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Tha Nang Sa Phom, a 13th-century pier constructed out of laterite, is now on the grounds of the Fine Arts Department compound.
Phnom Penh
This hulking structure houses Phnom Penh's only casino, packed full of gaming tables, high-end restaurants and cocktail bars.
Philippine International Convention Center
Manila
This monumental convention centre dating from the Marcos era is still used for bazaars, government summits and other events.
Northeastern Thailand
Roi Et's modern, decorative city gate marks the main entrance to Bueng Phalan Chai.
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