Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Myanmar

Golden Rock, a gravity-defying wonder of Myanmar, is perched precariously on the edge of a cliff about 160 kilometers northeast of Yangon, the country's capital.

A single hair from the Buddha is said to miraculously support the entire structure. According to legend, Buddha once went to see the hermit Taik Tha who lived atop the mountain, and gave him a lock of hair. After that, Taik Tha gave it to the King with the request that it be buried beneath a rock in the shape of the monarch. After that, the King managed to perfectly balance a rock that he had discovered underwater on the mountainside where the hermit had once lived.

It will never be known whether the legend is true or not, but myths aside, you can't deny that Kyaiktiyo is a marvel that defies physics.

Getting there: Accessible via bus from Yangon (3.5 hours) or Bago (2 hours)

Entry cost: 10,000MMK ($7 USD) per adult