Standing at 51.5m tall and made of bronze and gilded in shimmering gold, it looms large on the landscape and feels like a ...

Post the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, there was a progressive demand in the United Kingdom and Europe for ...

A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles’ most iconic spots as ...

HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...

The Thai capital brims with palaces, museums and temples, especially along its historic riverbanks. From attractions such as ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard. It rises 30 feet high ...

An absolute must on any international bucket list, the world's largest Buddhist monument is waiting to be discovered on a ...

making it the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand. The complex also houses the most Buddha's in all of Thailand. Along with the famous reclining Buddha, Wat Pho features a whopping 394 ...

Roughly 500 million people declare themselves as faithful followers of some branch of Buddhism. It is the fourth most ...

Written in a lucid style, this beautiful volume provides historical, architectural and horticultural details of 14 of the ...

Yaowarat Road is a main artery running through one of Thailand’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Chinatown. The area attracts thousands of visitors daily with its maze of alleyways illuminated by neon ...

From misty Pekoe trails in Sri Lanka to Chiang Mai’s temple circuits, these are our top 25 picks for places to visit in Asia ...