Virtual Site Visits (VSV) are used to approximate site visits where in-person visits are infeasible. Typical VSV rely on photography, videos and 360-degree images. With these methods, the creator must choose what to capture and from where to capture it, reducing the independence of subsequent analysis. 3D scanning methods, often used to create highly detailed replicas of small objects, can also create large scale scans of sites, eliminating the need for predetermined signposting or choice of shot. We describe a large-scale 3D scanning method to capture informal settlement areas in Bandung, Indonesia. Outputs from this capture method were surprising, revealing cultural and physical details not initially evident. Students can inhabit the 3D scanned space as they explore, from wide shots where slope and scale are evident, to narrow and close spaces where the lived experience can be felt. This can create an immersive study experience for built environment students.