A permanently docked yacht rated world's top tourist attraction: Third is from Asia

What's so interesting about a yacht that has been permanently docked for almost 29 years, one might wonder. However, the Royal Yacht Britannia (Her Majesty's Yacht (HMY) Britannia), a luxury yacht for the English royals that was decommissioned in 1997, is still rated the world's top attraction. The list, released by TripAdvisor's 'Traveller's Choice Awards - Best of the Best Things to Do,' is awarded to spots that receive 'a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews' from tourists over a 12-month period.

The yacht was launched in 1953, the same year as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, and soon, it became a symbol of their prestige as well. It could also be converted into a hospital, and today it is one of the most visited spots in Scotland, where it is docked in Edinburgh.

What tourists get to see
a) Royal rooms that hosted historic figures like Churchill and Mandela.
b) The private rooms of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
c) The yacht's engine room
d) Various royal memorabilia and gifts
e) The royal clocks onboard, which are all frozen at 3.01 pm, when the queen last stepped off HMY Britannia.
f) Crew quarters, laundry rooms, gallery kitchens, sailors' rooms and cabins
g) The royal deck tearoom

The yacht fare and time required to see it
The yacht charges £22–£25 for an adult ticket, though they are cheaper for students, children and families. Generally, the tour requires up to 2.5 hours for a normal visit. It is a self-guided tour, and the ticket also offers an audio guide.

Only two additions from Asia
The third on the 24-spot-long list is Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, which is famed for its 'fantasy world look'. It's the supertrees, or vertical gardens, that are almost 50 metres tall, covered with numerous plants and orchids, and lit up at night. Many travellers also consider it a futuristic art installation. Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple, considered the largest religious monument in the world, also ranks 21st.