The National Museum Bangkok is the biggest museum in Southeast Asia and a great stop, alongside the Museum of Siam, if you want to understand Thai history and art. It’s spread across several buildings, showcasing everything from ancient sculptures and royal regalia to traditional costumes and ceramics. The collection can feel a bit overwhelming, so it’s worth focusing on the highlights—like the giant Buddha statues and the Bangkok-period royal artefacts. Guided tours are available if you want the backstory behind the displays, but wandering on your own gives a good sense of Thailand’s past at your own pace.

The Yulong River is a big tributary of the Lijiang River, flowing along scenic hills, plains and villages down to Gongnong Bridge. Hiking and riding around the river are also good ways to enjoy the view. Drifting on a bamboo raft is especially recommended for views that you cannot see from the banks. There are usually two seats on the raft and space is large enough to have bikes onboard as well. With many docking places on the route, it is possible to choose to tour the river for the whole length or in sections.

Just 20 km east of Kaunas city centre, this is one of the largest ethnographic museums of Europe. It showcases Lithuanian rural life through ample collections on agriculture, architecture, and traditions. Various tours, horse rides, as well as accommodation available on the spot.

Not your typical zoo, Happy Hollow is rife with rides, play areas, and a Puppet Theater. It also operates as an accredited zoo, with over 140 animals in its conservation-centered park.