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WOW!
Even though its one word, its very hard to describe exactly what we feel at the moment when we see something that makes us surprised / amazed / speechless / feel good. I have just categorized them on my own, based on the factors that made me say "WOW!" (in no particular order).
tallest
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Stayed on April 21, 2015
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
Tallest Hotel in Thailand:
Also the tallest building in Thailand. Has 85 floors & stands tall at 304meters, also has a 360-degree revolving roof deck on the 84th floor. Enjoyed Stay on 59th Floor with breathtaking view from room.
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Visited on February 17, 2013
Great Buddha of Thailand
Tallest Statue in Thailand:
Called as "Mahaminh Sakayamunee Visejchaicharn", One of the Hidden Gem in Thailand. Located in "Ang Thong" which is at a short drive distance from Ayutthaya.
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Rided on July 25, 2011
Singapore Flyer
World's Tallest Ferris wheel
Described by its operators as an observation wheel, with a total height of 165 meters (541 ft), making it the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Complete rotation of the wheel takes about 30 minutes.
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Visited on October 2, 2010
Petronas Twin Tower
World's Tallest Twin Tower:
Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hold's the record of being the tallest building in the world from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei 101, Still they remain the tallest twin tower in the world.
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Visited on October 2, 2010
Batu Caves
World's Tallest Murugan Statue:
Also the Second tallest statue of a Hindu deity in the world. Never imagined that i would get a chance to visit such a place.
Amazing Statue, stands tall at 140ft, located in front of Batu Caves, Malaysia.
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highest
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Visited on June 29, 2013
Khardung La, India
World's Highest Motorable Road
It sounds intresting, when my friend told me about driving to this place all the way from home. Reached after 10days of traveling on Road & Thrilled!!!, traveling through one of the dangerous road in this planet.
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Visited on June 30, 2013
Taglang La, India
World 2nd Highest Motorable Road
Wow! I didn't expect this! After visiting Khardung La, we were on our return trip. While driving from Leh to Manali, we came to know that we have to pass through "Tanglang La", the second highest pass in the world.
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largest
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Visited on February 18, 2016
Borobudur, Indonesia
World's Largest Buddha Temple
Mahayana Buddhist Temple, built on 9th-century. One of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. The monument consists of 9 stacked platforms topped by a central dome. The temple has 504 Buddha statues.
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Visited on August 6, 2015
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
World's Largest Hindu Temple
Angkor Wat, also the largest religious monument in the world, with the site measuring 17,502,000 sq feet. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag.
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Visited on February 12, 2013
Golden Buddha, Wat Traimit
World's Largest Solid Gold Statue
Called as "Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon", located in Bangkok, Thailand. The statue is 9.8 ft tall and weighs 5.5 tonnes & the gold in the statue (18 karat) is estimated to be worth 250 million dollars.
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KL Bird Park
World's Largest Free Flight Aviary
Located in the center of the busiest city, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Said to have more than 200 species of Birds & most of them are left free to fly in a closed environment. Also worth spending a day here.
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fastest
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Rided on October
Genting Cable Car
World's Fastest Cable Car Ride
It's one of the must see attractions in Malaysia. Connects to Resort World, Genting Highlands from its base station. At the max speed of 6mtr/sec, the journey up the mountain peak takes 15min approx.
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architecture
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Last Visited on July 3, 2013
Taj Mahal, India
Tajmahal is one of the most visited tourist attractions of India. This was my 3rd visit to this place. After 13 years, I have got one more chance to see this place. Wow! Taj looks amazing every time.
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Visited on June 23, 2013
Sun Temple, Modhera, India
This Amazing Structure is located at 2 and half Hour drive distance from Ahmadabad. A large rectangular stepped tank buit in 1026AD which measures 53.6 x 36.6meters is the center of attraction of this temple.
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activities
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Rided on September 30, 2012
Kayaking in Krabi, Thailand
It's certainly a not to be missed activity in Krabi. Paddling through the limestone cliff formations, sea caves and mature mangroves as you kayak and explore the natural beauty of Ao Thalane, Krabi
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Walked on July 29, 2011
Undersea Walk, Koh Larn
Like an astronaut, you can slowly walk underwater (in the sea bed) and explore the wonders all around you; plenty of fish swimming around you, see the colorful corals. It's quite a magical experience.
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Rided on July 29, 2011
Speed Boat to Koh Larn
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Flown on October 1, 2010
Para-Sailing in Penang
I said NO NO when i saw it first. After good feed-back from friends, I have finally decided to take the chance. Oh! God, Wow! No words to describe, flown high, felt light & experienced “Birds Eye view”.
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Rided on June 29, 2008
Coracle Ride, Hogenakkal
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assorted
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Visited on June 28, 2013
Drass
World's Second Coldest inhabited Place:
Drass, The Gateway to Ladakh. I've have visited this place at Peak Summer. In the months of winter, the climate dips to as low as −45°C in this region.
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Rided on July 26, 2011
Singapore Cable Car
The first aerial ropeway system in the world to span a harbour:
The Singapore Cable Car provides an aerial link from Mount Faber to the resort island of Sentosa across the Keppel Harbour.
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