A colossal monastery clings precariously to the side of an impossibly steep cliff, its golden domes and spires glinting in the light of dawn. Endless stairs wind their way up the rock face, dotted with tiny pilgrims making the arduous climb. Beneath the cliff, a valley filled with terraced farms and winding rivers stretches into the horizon. Wisps of morning mist rise from the valley floor, blending with low-hanging clouds that swirl around the base of the massive structure