Shwenandaw Temple, Myanmar

On a visit here, you’ll get to observe intricate designs that depict Buddhist myths. Guided tours can explain the history that’s depicted in these carved reliefs. It’s a small temple, and doesn’t take very long to explore.

When it was originally constructed, it was part of the Royal Palace. King Mindon Min died in an apartment in the monastery shortly before its completion, in 1878. His son, King Thibaw Min, believed his father’s ghost haunted the temple, so he ordered it disassembled and moved to its current location. Today, it’s the only part of the Royal Palace that still remains – the rest was destroyed during World War II.