46 places to discover
An Thoi Archipelago is a group of 15 islands and islets located off the southern tip of Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province, Vietnam. Centered around Hon Thom Island, it is known for clear turquoise waters, coral reefs, white sandy beaches and small fishing settlements. The archipelago is a popular destination for island-hopping boat tours, snorkeling and the Hon Thom cable car connecting Phu Quoc to Hon Thom.
Awana SkyWay is a modern aerial cable car system in Genting Highlands, Bentong District, Pahang, Malaysia. It connects Awana Transport Hub to SkyAvenue via Chin Swee Station, spanning 2.8 km. Opened in 2016 to replace the original Awana Skyway, it features 99 gondolas including glass-floor cabins and offers panoramic views of the 130-million-year-old rainforest.
Ba Den Mountain (Nui Ba Den) is the highest mountain in southern Vietnam at 986 meters, located about 11 km northeast of Tay Ninh City in Tay Ninh Province. It is a prominent natural landmark and major pilgrimage destination, known for its pagoda complex, large Buddhist statues, extensive cable car system, and panoramic views over the surrounding plains and Dau Tieng Lake.
Ba Na Hills is a mountain resort complex located in the Truong Son Mountains in Hoa Vang District, about 35 km west of Da Nang city centre. Developed on a former French hill station at 1,487 meters elevation, it is known for its extensive cable car system, French Village, Golden Bridge, gardens and Fantasy Park. The site combines natural mountain scenery with themed attractions, religious sites and entertainment facilities, making it a major visitor destination in central Vietnam.
Ba Ra Mountain is a 736-meter peak in Phuoc Long Ward, Dong Xoai City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. It is the highest mountain in the former Binh Phuoc area and a prominent natural attraction. Notable for its cable car system, Ba Ra Pagoda near the summit, panoramic views over Thac Mo Lake and surrounding forests, and its designation as a National Historical Relic, it is visited for sightseeing, nature and pilgrimage.
Cam Mountain (Nui Cam), also known as Thien Cam Son, is the highest peak in the Mekong Delta at about 705 meters, located in An Hao Commune, Tinh Bien District, An Giang Province, about 35 km from Chau Doc. Part of the That Son (Seven Mountains) range, it is a major Buddhist pilgrimage and eco-tourism site known for its cool climate, forested slopes, Van Linh Pagoda, the 33.6-meter Maitreya Buddha statue, Thuy Liem Lake and panoramic delta views accessible by road and cable car.
Chua Chan Mountain (Nui Chua Chan) is an isolated granite peak in Xuan Loc District, Dong Nai Province, about 100 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Rising to 837 meters, it is the second-highest mountain in southeastern Vietnam. Notable for its distinctive bowl-shaped summit, Buddhist pagodas including Buu Quang Pagoda, cable car access, and panoramic views over Dong Nai's plains, it is a popular hiking and pilgrimage destination.
Darjeeling Ropeway, also known as the Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Cable Car, is a scenic aerial ropeway in Singamari, Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in 1968 as India's first ropeway, it connects North Point in Darjeeling with Singla Bazaar in the Rangeet Valley. The ropeway offers panoramic views of Darjeeling town, tea gardens, forests, the Rangeet River, and on clear days, Kanchenjunga. It is a major tourist attraction for sightseeing and photography.
Dong Pagoda (Chua Dong) is a bronze pagoda located at the 1,068-meter summit of Yen Tu Mountain in Thuong Yen Cong Ward, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province. It is the highest pagoda in Vietnam and the culminating shrine of the Yen Tu Buddhist complex, the birthplace of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism founded by King Tran Nhan Tong. The current bronze structure, inaugurated in 2007, is a major pilgrimage and sightseeing destination.
Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,143 meters, located in the Hoang Lien Son range about 9 km southwest of Sapa town in Lao Cai Province. Known as the Roof of Indochina, it lies within Hoang Lien National Park and features a summit complex with a large Buddha statue, pagodas and observation decks. Accessible by a record-breaking cable car and trekking routes, it offers panoramic views of surrounding valleys and peaks.
Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim located in the eastern Himalayas at an altitude of about 1,650 metres. Situated in Gangtok District, it serves as the state's administrative, cultural and tourism centre. Known for its monasteries, viewpoints, MG Marg promenade and views of Kanchenjunga, the city blends Tibetan-Buddhist heritage with modern urban amenities. It acts as a base for visits to Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and other high-altitude destinations in East Sikkim.
Golden Bridge (Cau Vang) is a 150-meter pedestrian bridge located at Sun World Ba Na Hills in Hoa Vang District, Da Nang, Vietnam, at an elevation of about 1,400 meters. Opened in June 2018, it is famous for its distinctive design featuring two giant stone hands supporting the golden walkway. The bridge offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and forests and has become an iconic tourism symbol of Da Nang.
Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the world's highest operating cable cars, operated by Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation. It runs in two phases from Gulmarg (2,650 m) to Kongdoori (3,080 m) and then to Apharwat Peak (3,980 m). Notable for panoramic Himalayan views, access to skiing slopes, and year-round scenic rides over snow-covered meadows and pine forests.
Gun Hill is the second-highest peak in Mussoorie, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,024 meters. Located about 400 feet above Mall Road, it offers panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges and the Doon Valley. The site derives its name from a cannon that was fired daily during the British colonial era to help residents set their watches. Visitors can reach the summit via a ropeway cable car or by hiking up steep trails.
Harbourfront is a waterfront precinct in the Bukit Merah planning area at the southern tip of Singapore, overlooking Keppel Harbour and the gateway to Sentosa Island. It is notable as a major transport, shopping and leisure hub integrating HarbourFront Centre, VivoCity, Singapore Cruise Centre and HarbourFront MRT interchange, with waterfront promenades and cable car access to Sentosa and Mount Faber.
Hat Yai Cable Car is an aerial cable car system inside Hat Yai Municipal Park in Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. It connects the lower park area to the hilltop viewpoint housing the Phra Buddha Mongkol Maharaj standing Buddha image. Notable for providing panoramic views over Hat Yai city and surrounding hills, it serves as both a transport link and a scenic attraction within the city's main public park.
Hat Yai Municipal Park is a large public park located on hills in Kho Hong Subdistrict, Hat Yai City, Songkhla Province, southern Thailand. Covering about 900 rai, it is the city's main recreational and viewpoint park. Notable for the hilltop Phra Buddha Mongkol Maharaj standing Buddha statue, cable car, observatory, Chinese shrines and panoramic city views, it serves as a central leisure, cultural and sightseeing destination for residents and visitors.
Ho May Park is a large hilltop culture, ecotourism and amusement park located on the summit of Big Mountain (Nui Lon) in Vung Tau City, Ho Chi Minh City. Accessible by a 500m cable car system, the park combines natural forest landscape with man-made attractions. It is notable for panoramic views of Vung Tau coastline, its amusement and water park facilities, and its development as a major family entertainment destination since opening in the early 2010s.
Hon Thom Island and Cable Car is a major attraction in southern Phu Quoc, An Giang Province, Vietnam. The island is the largest in the An Thoi archipelago and is connected to Phu Quoc by the Hon Thom Cable Car, recognized as the world's longest non-stop three-rope cable car at 7,899.9 meters. Operated as Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, it combines scenic sea views, beaches, a water park and entertainment facilities, making it a popular day-trip destination.
Hon Tre Island is the largest island in Nha Trang Bay, located in Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. Situated about 5 km southeast of central Nha Trang, it is best known as the home of the VinWonders Nha Trang theme park and Vinpearl resort complex. The island features sandy beaches such as Bai Tru, lush hills, and panoramic views of the bay, connected to the mainland by cable car and speedboat.
Huong Tich Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda located on Hong Linh Mountain in Thien Loc Commune, Can Loc District, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam. Built during the Tran Dynasty in the 13th century, it is regarded as one of the oldest pagodas in central Vietnam. Set within forested mountain scenery, the complex includes ancient shrines, statues and stone steles, and is a major pilgrimage destination, especially during the annual spring festival.
Jatayu Earth's Center is a rock-themed nature park at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district, Kerala, built atop Jatayupara hill. It is centered around the world's largest bird sculpture, a 200-foot-long sculpture of Jatayu from the Ramayana. Developed as an adventure and cultural tourism destination, the park combines the sculpture, museum, adventure activities and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125-metre curved pedestrian cable-stayed bridge atop Gunung Mat Cincang on Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia. Suspended about 660 metres above sea level, it is accessed via the Langkawi Cable Car (SkyCab) from Oriental Village. Completed in 2004 and opened in 2005, it offers panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, islands and rainforest and is one of Langkawi's most visited attractions.
Langkawi SkyCab is a major cable car attraction on Langkawi Island in Kedah, Malaysia, located at Oriental Village in Teluk Burau at the foothills of Mount Machinchang. It transports visitors from the base station to the mountain's peak via steep inclines, offering panoramic views of rainforest, coastline and islands. Notable for its steep gradient and access to the SkyBridge, it is a central attraction within the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark.
Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat is a 3 km long gorge on the Narmada River near Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The river cuts through soft white marble hills, creating towering cliffs up to 90 feet high that shine in sunlight and moonlight. Known for its scenic boat rides, the gorge is a protected natural attraction and a major tourism site in central India, located about 25 km from Jabalpur city near Dhuandhar Falls.
Mount Faber Cable Car Station, also known as Mount Faber Station or Faber Peak Singapore, is the mainland terminal of the Singapore Cable Car at Mount Faber Peak in Telok Blangah, Bukit Merah. Situated at 109 Mount Faber Road, it connects Mount Faber to HarbourFront and Sentosa Island. Opened in 1974, it serves as a key tourist transport hub offering panoramic views of the harbour, city skyline and southern islands, and access to dining and leisure facilities at Faber Peak.
Mount Faber Park is one of Singapore's oldest parks, located on a 105-metre hill in Telok Blangah within the Bukit Merah planning area. Part of the Southern Ridges corridor, it offers panoramic views of the Central Business District, harbour and Sentosa. Notable for its secondary rainforest vegetation, historic Faber Point, Singapore Cable Car station linking to Sentosa, and well-maintained trails, it is a popular recreational and sightseeing destination.
Mussoorie is a hill station town in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, located in the Garhwal Himalayan foothills at about 2,000 metres elevation, about 35 km from Dehradun. Established as a British hill station in the 1820s, it is known for its colonial-era architecture, Mall Road, and panoramic views of the Doon Valley and snow-capped Himalayan peaks. It serves as a popular summer retreat and gateway to nearby natural attractions.
Nicco Park is a large amusement park located in Jheel Meel, Sector IV, Salt Lake City, Bidhannagar, West Bengal. Opened in 1991 as a joint venture between Nicco Group and the Government of West Bengal, it is one of eastern India's oldest and most popular theme parks. Spread over 40 acres, it features over 35 rides including roller coasters, water rides, a toy train, and the Wet-O-Wild water park, attracting families and tourists year-round.
The Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong) is a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines built into the limestone Huong Tich mountains in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, about 60 km southwest of central Hanoi. Centered on the sacred Huong Tich Cave, the site is one of Vietnam's most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. Visitors reach it by scenic rowboat along the Yen Stream, then by foot or cable car through forested karst landscape dotted with pagodas.
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park, commonly known as Khao Wang, is a hilltop palace complex in Khlong Krachaeng, Mueang Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi Province. Built between 1859 and 1860 as a summer palace for King Mongkut (Rama IV), it occupies three peaks overlooking Phetchaburi town. The site combines Thai, Western neoclassical and Chinese architectural styles and includes palaces, temples, observatory and museums, now preserved as a historical park.
Picnic Grove is a public nature park in Sungay East, Tagaytay City, Cavite, developed and managed by the Tagaytay City Government. Located along the Tagaytay ridge overlooking Taal Lake and Taal Volcano, it is notable for its pine-shaded picnic grounds, viewing decks, and family-oriented recreational facilities. The park serves as a popular day-use destination for picnicking, sightseeing, and light adventure activities within the Tagaytay highlands.
Saputara Ropeway, also known as Pushpak Ropeway, is a cable car attraction in Saputara, the hill station in Dang district, Gujarat. It connects the lower station near Saputara Lake area to Sunset Point (Governor's Hill) offering aerial views of the Sahyadri ranges, Dang forests and the town. Operated with support from Gujarat tourism, it is a popular sightseeing ride for panoramic valley views and sunset viewing.
Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple is one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peeths in India, located on a hilltop at an altitude of approximately 1,177 meters in Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh. According to Hindu mythology, it marks the site where the right eye of Goddess Sati fell. The temple offers panoramic views of Gobind Sagar Lake and Bhakra Dam, attracting millions of pilgrims annually, especially during Navratri festivals.
Snow View Point is a scenic viewpoint located at an altitude of 2,270 meters in Nainital, Uttarakhand. It offers panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Nanda Kot. Accessible via aerial ropeway or road, the site features telescopes, a small temple, food stalls, and an amusement park for visitors.
Sun World Ha Long is a large entertainment complex in Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, developed by Sun Group. Opened in 2016, it spans coastal and hill areas on opposite sides of Cua Luc Bay, connected by the Queen Cable Car. The complex includes Dragon Park, Typhoon Water Park, the Sun Wheel and a Japanese-style garden, and is notable for its bay views and large-scale amusement facilities.
Ta Cu Mountain is a 649-meter mountain in Thuan Nam Commune, Ham Thuan Nam District, about 28 km southwest of Phan Thiet in Lam Dong Province. It is notable for its protected nature reserve forest, panoramic coastal views, and major Buddhist complex. The mountain hosts Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda and the 49-meter-long white reclining Buddha, the longest in Vietnam, accessible by cable car or hiking trail.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a 150-hectare cultural theme park in Cipayung, East Jakarta, Jakarta. Opened in 1975, it was conceived to showcase Indonesia's cultural diversity in one location. The park features full-scale traditional houses from all Indonesian provinces around a central lake with a miniature archipelago, plus museums, theatres, gardens and recreational facilities. It serves as an educational and recreational destination highlighting architecture, crafts and traditions from across the archipelago.
Tay Thien is a large religious and scenic complex on the slopes of the Tam Dao mountain range in Dai Dinh Commune, Tam Dao District, Phu Tho Province (formerly Vinh Phuc). Centered on worship of National Mother Lang Thi Tieu and Truc Lam Zen Buddhism, it comprises historic temples, pagodas, a Zen monastery and forested pilgrimage routes. Notable for its annual spring festival, cable car access and mountain landscape, it is one of northern Vietnam's major pilgrimage destinations.
Tay Yen Tu Spiritual and Ecological Tourist Area is a large Buddhist pilgrimage and ecotourism complex on the western slope of the Yen Tu mountain range in Tay Yen Tu Commune, Son Dong District, Bac Ninh Province (formerly Bac Giang). It serves as the western gateway to the Yen Tu heritage site, combining Truc Lam Zen Buddhist temples, monasteries and pilgrimage paths with protected forest, cable car access and scenic mountain landscapes.
The Timber Trail Cable Car is a bicable ropeway system in Parwanoo that connects the base resort to hilltop properties across the Shivalik Hills. Established in 1988, this 1.8-kilometer gondola ride offers panoramic aerial views of the mountain range and Kaushalya River valley. The cable car transports visitors approximately 5,000 feet above sea level in an eight-minute journey, providing access to dining and adventure activities at the upper resort.
Truc Lam Tay Thien Monastery is a major Zen Buddhist monastery of the Truc Lam Yen Tu school located in the Tay Thien scenic area in Dai Dinh Commune, Tam Dao District, Phu Tho Province (formerly Vinh Phuc). Built on the slopes of the Tam Dao mountain range, it is one of the three largest Truc Lam monasteries in Vietnam and serves as a center for Zen practice, pilgrimage and sightseeing amid pine forests.
Tuyen Lam Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, located about 6 km south of the city center near Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Created between 1982 and 1987 by damming the Tia Stream, it covers about 320 hectares and is surrounded by pine forests and mountains. Recognized as a National Scenic Site in 1998, it is notable for its tranquil waters, forested islands, and integration with resorts, golf course and ecotourism facilities.
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is a Buddhist royal temple located on an island in the Chao Phraya River opposite Bang Pa-in Palace in Bang Len, Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Built in 1878 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and designed by Italian architect Joachim Grassi in Gothic Revival style, it resembles a Christian church with stained glass, pointed arches and a spire, making it architecturally unique among Thai temples.
The Yen Tu Cable Car is a two-line aerial cable car system serving Yen Tu Mountain in Thuong Yen Cong Commune, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. It connects the lower Giai Oan area to Hoa Yen Pagoda and onward toward the summit near Dong Pagoda. Built to ease access to the Yen Tu Buddhist relic complex, it offers panoramic forest and mountain views and significantly reduces climbing time for pilgrims and tourists.
Yen Tu Mountain is a prominent peak (1,068 m) in Thuong Yen Cong Commune, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province, northeastern Vietnam. Revered as the birthplace of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism founded by King Tran Nhan Tong in the 13th century, it forms a large complex of pagodas, temples and shrines amid forested slopes. The summit Dong Pagoda, cable car system and annual spring festival make it a major pilgrimage and scenic destination.