Visit the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel soon, before its quirky charm is potentially replaced by a standard commuter route. For now, it remains the most unconventional way to travel between the Bund and Pudong. The five-minute journey is a sensory spectacle of pumping music, psychedelic light shows, and abstract narration — an experience that is unapologetically flashy and genuinely entertaining. Access the tunnel from the Bund end on Nanjing Road East, or from the Pudong side near the Riverside Promenade.

Near Dubrovnik there is the archipelago of thirteen larger and smaller islands and islets known under the common name of the Elafiti. Among them, the three inhabited islands are of particular interest. Starting from Dubrovnik westwards these are Kolocep or Kalamota, as it is called by the locals, Lopud and Sipan. These islands, being a nature park, give pleasure to the eyes and soul of every traveller seeking peace and relaxation. On these islands without traffic, surrounded by turquoise blue sea, you can enjoy a walk through the forest paths, rest on sandy and stone beaches, taste fresh seafood in restaurants and taverns.

For a superb view over Penang and the Straits, take the funicular railway to the top of Bukit Bendera hill. The ride takes 30 minutes and the summit, 830 m (2,727 ft.) above sea level, is, with an average temperature of 3 degrees Celsius, cooler than the steamy coast.