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A temporary bedroom in a newly constructed village house in rural Chongqing. (Bo Wang)

Photos: China's Chongqing, Somewhere Between 'Utopia and Reality' [Interview]

Bo Wang returned to his hometown of Chongqing, China wanting to capture the rapid change occurring in the fast-growing megacity. The result is 'Heteroscapes,' a stark, mesmerizing portrait of a conflicted city. more
A traditional Nowruz display known as the Seven S’s, or Haft Seen. (Ehsan Khakbaz/Flickr)

Explainer: How Iranians Will Welcome the Year 1391

While the world plays with the possibility of war with Iran, Iranians worldwide are preparing to celebrate their New Year’s festival, Nowruz, with flowers, food, family — and a goldfish, too. more

Where in Asia? Take Our Satellite Imagery Test

We've chosen 20 satellite images of interesting landmarks throughout the Asia-Pacific region. How many can you name? more