PFH1183701: China: An elaborate paifang gateway leading to Fangbang Lu with Jin Mao Tower in background (Pudong), Nanshi or the Old Town area, Shanghai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183714: Vietnam: Boats at the pier on the Thu Bon River, Hoi An (1950) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183715: Vietnam: Fishing boats with Chinese-style nets on the Thu Bon River, Hoi An (1950) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183730: Vietnam: Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation, Hoi An (1950) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183731: Vietnam: Congregation sign above the front entrance to the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation, Hoi An / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183732: Vietnam: Detail at the front door of the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation , Hoi An / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183737: Vietnam: The Fujian (Phuc Kien) Assembly Hall, Hoi An (1930) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183751: Vietnam: The Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An (c. 1950) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183755: Vietnam: An old temple gate on the coast near Hoi An (c. 1950) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183756: Vietnam: Gateway to the old Ba Mu Temple or the Midwives Temple, near Hoi An / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183777: Southeast Asia: 'The East Part of India, or India Beyond the R. Ganges' by Herman Moll (1654 - 1732), Geographer. A map of Southeast Asia. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183778: Thailand: General Li Wen-huan's headquarters at Tam Ngop, Chiang Rai Province (1995) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183779: Thailand: Lists of soldiers' names hang from a wall near General Li Wen-huan's headquarters, Tam Ngop, Chiang Rai Province (1995) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183782: China: Muleteer and son at Dali, Yunnan Province, late 19th century / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183783: China: Haw cotton caravan at Simao, Yunnan Province (c. 1895) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183785: China / Laos / Vietnam: The Black Flag leader Liu Yung-fu / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183788: Thailand: Chinese Muslim general, Ma Ching-kuo, leader of the Kuomintang (KMT) 1st Independent Unit / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183790: Thailand: Yunnanese doorway in Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai Province (1995) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183791: Thailand: Chin Haw villager with a pig in rural Chiang Rai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1183798: Japan / China: Guan Yu, the Chinese God of War, with an attendant. Nanga painting by Yanigasawa Kien (1706-1758) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185601: Thailand: The ubosot (ordination hall) roof at Wat Saen Fang, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185603: Thailand: Temporary Buddha shrine used during the annual Loy Krathong festival, Wat Saen Fang, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185624: Thailand: Naga (mythical snake) eaves on the ubosot (ordination hall), Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185648: Thailand: The main chedi at Wat Chiang Yeun, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185650: Thailand: Standing Buddha in the grounds of Wat Phan Tao, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185657: Thailand: Fasting monk figure at Wat Ku Tao, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185658: Thailand: Stele at Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185677: Thailand: Old Buddha head and altar set up for the Songkran (Thai New Year Water Festival) in the grounds of Wat Chetlin, Chiang Mai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185680: Thailand: Giant gong set up for Songkran (Thai New Year Water Festival) in the grounds of Wat Chetlin, Chiang Mai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185683: Thailand: Giant gong set up for Songkran (Thai New Year Water Festival) in the grounds of Wat Chetlin, Chiang Mai / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185693: Thailand: Stucco thewada (angels) adorn the Maha Chedi (Great Chedi), Wat Chet Yot (Seven Spires), Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185694: Thailand: Buddha statue under a bodhi tree in the grounds of 15th century Wat Jet Yot, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185696: Thailand: Buddha statue under a bodhi tree in the grounds of 15th century Wat Jet Yot, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185699: Thailand: Ceremonial wooden staves under a bodhi tree, 15th century Wat Jet Yot, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185701: Thailand: A traditional Lanna lantern, used during the annual Loy Krathong festival, hangs from the viharn at Wat Lok Moli, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images

PFH1185704: Thailand: A traditional Lanna lantern, used during the annual Loy Krathong festival, hangs from the viharn at Wat Lok Moli, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand / Bridgeman Images