In the TV show An Idiot Abroad, Ricky Gervais sends a buddy to the Great Wall of China and after a day of touring, he sums it up pretty nicely: "It's not the 'great' wall, it's an 'all right' wall."
It's the "All Right Wall of China." Indeed, fighting through crowds of selfie sticks and fanny packs all day can make even one of the new Wonders of the World seem lackluster.
Fortunately, there are still a lot of attractions in Asia that are significantly better than all right -- and totally undiscovered. Here are a few of them:
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Tatev Monastery, Armenia
Across one of the world’s longest cable car rides, the Wings of Tatev, you'll find this colossal medieval treasure that probably shouldn’t even be standing. Since the 9th century, Tatev Monastery's endured multiple invasions, lootings, and even a few earthquakes. Today it’s one of Armenia's most important attractions, yet still off the global radar.
Taktsang Palphug (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, Bhutan
The Tiger’s Nest is one of the most isolated places known to man, hanging on a steep cliff almost 10,000 feet above the blue pine Himalayan jungle. Taktsang Palphug is only accessible by three mountain paths, covered in prayer flags and tiny kiosks where locals peddle temple bells and skulls. At the top are the caves or “tiger lairs” where the Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, is said to have meditated for three years, three weeks, three days, and three hours.
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Brunei
This majestic mosque in Brunei, a tiny nation on the edge of Borneo, is undoubtedly the capital’s prized possession. Its dainty pure gold dome can be seen from anywhere in the city, with turrets that glow in the dark by night. Brunei’s 28th Sultan spared no expenses in building the mosque, importing Italian marble and a 3.5 million-piece Venetian mosaic for inside the dome. Tourists can only enter certain areas; the rest is reserved for prayer.
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