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1. Swayambhunath Monkey Temple ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Angkor Night Market ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Great Wall of China

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4. Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

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5. Humayun's Tomb

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6. Lotus Temple

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7. Taj Mahal

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8. Bali Safari and Marine Park

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9. Tanjung Puting National Park

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10. Fushimi Inari Taisha

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11. Kamikochi

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12. 4000 Islands

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13. Langkawi Sky Bridge

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14. Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue

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15. Anisakan Falls

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16. Banaue Rice Terraces

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17. Saint Basil’s Cathedral

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18. National Museum of Singapore

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19. Gyeongbokgung Palace

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20. Kenting National Park

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21. Grand Palace

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22. Phong Nha Cave

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23. Sa Pa Terraces

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • As the world’s largest continent, it’s no surprise that Asia is teeming with activities, attractions, and some of the planet’s most legendary sites.
  • It’s made up of 48 countries and surrounded by oceans on three sides: the Arctic, Pacific, and Indian.
  • It is also part of the Middle East, where three continents converge: Africa, Asia, and Europe.
  • The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, and Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level in the world, are also located in Asia.
  • It is home to prominent attractions and destinations such as the Great Wall of China, the Himalayan Mountains, the 4000 Islands, the Banaue Rice Terraces, and the Taj Mahal.

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