8 places to discover
Atkinson Clock Tower is the oldest standing structure in Kota Kinabalu, located on Signal Hill Road in central Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Built in 1905 in memory of Francis George Atkinson, the first District Officer of Jesselton, it was commissioned by his mother Mary Edith Atkinson. The all-wood, no-nails tower survived World War II bombing and remains a prominent heritage landmark and city symbol.
Gandhi Mandap is a memorial museum located atop Sarania Hill in Guwahati, Assam, built to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's visit to the city. Inaugurated in 1970, it houses photographs, paintings and personal items related to Gandhi and India's freedom movement. The hilltop site offers panoramic views of Guwahati and the Brahmaputra River and serves as a place of remembrance and learning about Gandhian principles.
Lourdes Grotto is a Catholic shrine located on Mirador Hill in Lourdes Subdivision Extension, Baguio City, Benguet. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, it is known for its 252-step stairway leading to a grotto with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Established in the early 1900s, it is a prominent pilgrimage and sightseeing site offering panoramic views of Baguio City and the surrounding mountains.
Nhan Tower is a 12th-century Cham Hindu temple tower atop Nhan Mountain in Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak Province, overlooking the Da Rang River and Tuy Hoa city. Built of fired bricks in classic Cham architectural style, the 23.5-meter tower is dedicated to Shiva and is among the best-preserved Cham towers in central Vietnam. Recognized as a National Architectural and Artistic Relic in 1988, it is the cultural symbol of Tuy Hoa and offers panoramic city and river views.
Pahari Mandir is a hilltop Shiva temple in central Ranchi, Jharkhand, situated atop a hill about 2140 feet above sea level and around 350 feet above ground level. Reached by climbing 468 stone steps, it enshrines a Shiva linga and offers panoramic views of Ranchi city. Historically known as Tiriburu, the hill gained prominence after Independence when the national flag was first hoisted there. It remains a major religious and sightseeing landmark.
Phai Ve Mountain Flag Tower is a prominent landmark atop Phai Ve Mountain in Vinh Trai Ward, Lang Son City, Lang Son Province. Built as a replica of the Hanoi Flag Tower, the 31.8-meter tower stands on an 80-meter-high hill offering panoramic views of Lang Son city. Inaugurated in 2017, it features four floors, a spiral staircase of 120 steps, and a large Vietnamese flag, serving as a patriotic symbol and popular viewpoint for visitors.
The Pinnacle@Duxton Skybridge is the public skybridge linking seven 50-storey public housing blocks at 1G Cantonment Road in Outram, Chinatown, Singapore. Completed in 2009, it is the world's longest continuous skybridge at 500 metres on the 50th storey and the 26th storey. Notable as an award-winning public housing project, it offers panoramic views of the central business district, harbour and city skyline.
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong is a historic Theravada Buddhist temple atop Doi Chom Thong hill in Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai city. Believed to predate the founding of Chiang Rai in 1262, it enshrines sacred Buddha relics in its ancient chedi. The hilltop location offers views over the city and Kok River and is regarded as the oldest temple site in Chiang Rai.