All that glitters is gold: some of the world’s most spectacular gold landmarks

Visit some of the world’s most impressive gold-themed attractions, from temples and museums that preside over the skylines of iconic cities to a lavish hotel made of gold which takes luxury to whole new heights, and a famous stretch of golden coastline which is a magnet for the A-list. After you’ve had your gold fix, there’s plenty more to do and see on a luxury holiday with a difference.

The Shwedagon Pagoda, Burma (Myanmar)

The Shwedagon Pagoda, also aptly known as the Golden Pagoda, is a magnificent gilded stupa in Yangon: standing over 320 feet tall, it dominates the skyline. Centuries old, it is considered to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world and has great spiritual significance. It is…