5 places to discover
Bhadra Fort is a historic citadel in the walled city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, built in 1411 by Sultan Ahmad Shah I, founder of Ahmedabad. Located near Lal Darwaza and Teen Darwaza, it served as the royal palace and city fort. The complex includes palace ruins, the Bhadra Kali Temple, clock tower, and Maidan-Shah open ground, and forms part of Ahmedabad's UNESCO World Heritage City historic core.
Charminar is a historic monument and mosque located in the heart of Hyderabad's Old City, Telangana. Constructed in 1591 by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, it features four grand minarets and intricate Indo-Islamic architecture. The structure serves as a symbol of Hyderabad and is surrounded by bustling markets like Laad Bazaar. Visitors can climb the minarets for panoramic views of the old city.
Lao Cai International Border Gate is the principal Vietnam-China international checkpoint in Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province, on the Red River opposite Hekou, Yunnan, China. Connected by the Hekou-Lao Cai Bridge, it lies on the Hanoi-Lao Cai-Kunming economic corridor and handles passengers and freight. Notable for its border marker, bridge views and busy trade zone, it represents the northern gateway between Vietnam and China.
Mong Cai International Border Gate is the major international border crossing between Vietnam and China in Tran Phu Ward, Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province. Located on the Ka Long River at Bac Luan Bridge opposite Dongxing, China, it serves as a key trade and travel gateway. The gate is notable for its ceremonial arch, border marker, and bustling border zone, and is a popular sightseeing stop for visitors to Mong Cai and Tra Co.
Su-ngai Kolok Railway Station is the southern terminus of Thailand's State Railway Southern Line, located in Su-ngai Kolok town, Narathiwat Province, near the Malaysia-Thailand border along the Kolok River. Opened in 1921, it is Thailand's southernmost railway station and a historic border gateway. The station features a single-storey building, platforms and tracks connecting to Rantau Panjang in Malaysia, serving long-distance trains from Bangkok and regional services.