The inaugural Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, began operations in December.

Stretching for almost 20 kilometers, this subway system includes 2.6 kilometers of tunnels beneath the ground, along with three subterranean stations and eleven raised stops. The project has been funded with more than VND43.7 trillion (approximately US$1.72 billion). It operates using seventeen trains, each designed to accommodate up to 930 individuals, comprising 147 seats and space for an additional 783 people who will have to stand.

Travelers now have the option to avoid speeding motorcycles and congested roads to get to well-known attractions like the French colonial Saigon Opera House, the busy Nguyen Hue walking street, and the lively backpacker/nightlife area of Bui Vien. TIME editors wrote.

This listing includes various accommodations like hotels and cruises along with attractions such as museums and parks, spanning two main sections: destinations for lodging and spots for exploration.

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The other Asian locations featured include the Zebun Nessa Mosque from Bangladesh, the Nintendo Museum Uji in Japan, the Beijing Library in China, the Eagle Hunter Cultural Center in Mongolia, and the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum in Bhutan.