At the confluence of the Li and Taohua Rivers, Elephant Trunk Hill stands as a silent guardian of Guilin, a natural sculpture shaped by time and legend. Said to be the petrified form of a celestial elephant struck down by the Heavenly Emperor, it blurs the boundary between myth and geology. For over a thousand years, poets and monks have carved their reverence into its stone, honouring its enduring spirit of wisdom and compassion.

Long before its pagodas rose above Lake Bratan, this site has been revered for over 2500 years, resting in the shadow of Mount Catur. Dedicated to the Goddess Dewi Danu, Pura Ulun Danu Beratan honours the cycle of creation, preservation and rebirth. Beneath its still waters, ancient powers stir, guardian spirits linger and the lake holds mysteries that have shaped the temple for millennia.

Founded in 1906 by three monks, Po Lin Monastery rose in the misty mountains of Lantau Island as a quiet refuge for meditation and devotion. Far from the city’s chaos, it became a place where faith could flourish undisturbed. Over time, it grew into one of Hong Kong’s most revered Buddhist sanctuaries.

Perched 300 meters above Northern Bali’s hills, Brahmavihara Arama is the island’s largest Buddhist monastery, offering breathtaking views over rice terraces and the Bali Sea. Though built in the 1970s, this tranquil sanctuary has quickly become a must-visit spiritual retreat away from the usual tourist paths.

Moana Café is one of Sapa’s most visually striking and unconventional destinations, located just a short walk from the town centre. Perched on a gentle hillside overlooking the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range, the café offers more than just coffee, it’s a curated outdoor experience designed to immerse visitors in panoramic views and imaginative, art-inspired spaces. This makes it especially popular among local tourists and Instagram-savvy travellers.