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Famous Landmarks in Southeast Asia Part 2

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei
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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam. The mosque considered on of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major landmark and tourist attraction of Brunei.


Borobudur, Indonesia
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Borobudur is a 9th century temple in Indonesia. This famous Buddhist temple is located in Munlitan, Magelang, and is about 42 km from Yogyakarta city.This colossal temple was built 300 years before Cambodia's Angkor Wat. Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist attraction.


Pha That Luang, Laos
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Pha That Luang (Great Stupa) is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of Vientiane, Laos. It was built by the Emperor Setthathirat in the 16th century on the remains of Khmer temple belonging to the 13th century. The Pha That Luang has three levels and a number of statues of Buddha can be seen here. Buddhists from all over the world come here as a part of their quest, at the same this Great Stupa attracts tourists from around the world.


Rizal Park, the Philippines

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Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park, is a historical urban park located in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. The park has been a favourite spot for family picnics on Sundays and holidays. It is one of the major tourist attractions  of Manila.


Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
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Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination. It is located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes.

Information compiled by Ekachai Phaichamnan.
Sources:
www.wikipedia.org
www.famouswonders.com/asia/

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