In the Philippines, collecting the main ingredient for bird's nest soup, swiftlet nests, is one of the most dangerous jobs in Asia. More from Risky Business In the Philippines, collecting the main ...

Narrator: Bird nest soup. It's a gelatinous mixture ... Until recently, the most common way of getting the nests was by harvesting them from the wild. More from So Expensive ...

Bird's nest soup is one of the most expensive and sought-after dishes in Chinese cuisine. This delicacy is made from swiftlet nests, which are harvested from caves and cliffs in Southeast Asia.

Narrator: Bird nest soup. It's a gelatinous mixture ... Until recently, the most common way of getting the nests was by harvesting them from the wild. Creighton: There are many dangers involved ...

Since the 1500s, Chinese aristocrats demanded bird's nest soup for its purported medicinal benefits. Still popular today, bird's nest soup is found throughout Southeast Asia and can cost you up to ...