Marvel at intricately crafted puppets as they come to life on a shimmering stage of a water-filled pool, depicting age-old tales of rural life, mythical creatures, and historical legends at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Water puppetry is a long-established and prestigious artwork in Vietnam, especially in the northern parts of the country. Experience beautiful performances accompanied by live traditional music, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of Vietnamese folklore and storytelling.

On the edge of Cairo, the Giza Necropolis is home to the last remaining wonder of the ancient world — the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Alongside it stand the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, part of a vast complex that includes tombs, causeways, temples, and smaller pyramids built for queens and nobles. The scale alone is enough to stop you in your tracks. Just below the pyramids sits the Great Sphinx of Giza — carved from a single piece of limestone, with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh, likely Khafre. At around 73 metres long and 20 metres high, it’s one of the largest sculptures in the world.

Explore Egypt’s long story at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the first museum in the country and the Arab world to showcase the full range of Egyptian civilisation’s richness and diversity. Don’t skip the Royal Mummies Hall, where you’ll find actual mummies of some famous pharaohs. It’s a bit eerie but totally worth a look.