If you are planning to visit the KL Menara Tower, make sure to drop by the Forest Eco Park right next to the tower, where flora and fauna that are unique to Malaysia's rainforest is represented. On a lucky day, you can observe two different species of monkeys, as well as birds and squirrels. Another exciting part of a trip to the park is the crossing of steep slopes, bridges and ladder sections, so be sure to dress accordingly.

This Indian temple, founded in 1873, is the oldest and richest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur. Its decoration with beautiful colours and statues of different Hindu gods is breathtaking. The temple is located just 5 minutes walk from Chinatown.

This Early Christian complex dating back to the 5th century is another incredible piece of historical evidence. It includes the Byzantine-Roman church (known also as the Church of St Cosma and Damian) and the Christian necropolis, in which burials even more ancient than the church itself have been discovered.

'Vinpearl' spell out the giant white letters across the bay from mainland Nha Trang, marking the location of a massive theme park and recreation area that is best reached via a scenic cable car ride (the world's longest sea-crossing cable car at 3.3km long). There is plenty to discover: from thrilling 'dry' rides such as the Sky Wheel and ZipLine to the extensive offerings of the water park, to seeing the park's animal residents (most notably on Monkey Island) at the on-site zoo and aquarium. There is a namesake resort here in case you want to stay close to the action, plus a few beaches that are much more pleasant for swimming than the public beach in Nha Trang city.