The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre offers a fascinating look into the history of pewter craftsmanship in Malaysia. Founded in 1885 by Yong Koon, a young Chinese immigrant, Royal Selangor has since become one of the world’s leading names in pewter. The centre features a museum showcasing the brand’s story, a retail store with high-quality pewter pieces ideal for gifts or souvenirs, and guided factory tours. The factory tour itself is free and provides a quick but interesting overview of the process. For a more hands-on experience, you can join one of the interactive workshops, which are both fun and educational.

Built by a Chinese millionaire in 1928, the palace changed residents multiple times since. Today, the palace is the official residence of the monarch of Malaysia. Unfortunately, inside access is not permitted to tourists, but a glance into the compound at the ornate golden domes is worth the short drive from KL's city centre.

This spectacular art installation by Antony Gormley consists of 100 life-size figures made of cast iron spread out on Crosby Beach, on the Liverpool shore. Weighing an impressive 650 kilograms each, the figures of ‘Another Place’ are exact replicas of the artist's own body, standing firmly on the sandy beach. Positioned to face the sea, they gaze out towards the horizon with a sense of silent anticipation. They have been temporarily exhibited in different places in Europe before permanently landing in this gorgeous sight.

Sharjah's newest attraction, the artificial Noor Island was opened to the public in 2015. It contains a Butterfly House with over 500 butterflies roaming free under the hall's ornate roof, and a Literature Pavillion, with plenty of quiet reading spots. There is a long walkway running across the island that takes you through its key pavilions, scenic areas, and multi-media installations.