Imagine temples so magnificent, the world couldn't let them drown. That's the story of Abu Simbel—two ancient temples carved into a mountainside that were rescued from the rising waters of the Nile, block by massive block, and reassembled like a giant stone puzzle.

If you ever thought temples were all ancient ruins and golden stupas, then Wat Rong Khun is here to blow your mind. Tucked away in northern Thailand, just outside the quiet city of Chiang Rai, this all-white masterpiece looks less like a place of worship and more like a scene from a fantasy film.