<strong>Modern Malaysia: </strong>Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative capital, is embellished by an array of modern architecture. It took over from Kuala Lumpur as the country's political hub in 1997 and is, to a large extent, a purpose-built capital city.
Modern Malaysia: Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative capital, is embellished by an array of modern architecture. It took over from Kuala Lumpur as the country's political hub in 1997 and is, to a large extent, a purpose-built capital city.
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<strong>The ultimate ride: </strong>The best way to take in the city? From a hot air balloon.
The ultimate ride: The best way to take in the city? From a hot air balloon.
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<strong>First on the scene: </strong>My Balloon Adventure is the first company in Malaysia to offer certified commercial hot air balloon rides.
First on the scene: My Balloon Adventure is the first company in Malaysia to offer certified commercial hot air balloon rides.
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<strong>Art from the skies: </strong>Viewed from above, Putrajaya's buildings take on an artful appearance.
Art from the skies: Viewed from above, Putrajaya's buildings take on an artful appearance.
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<strong>First in the country:</strong> The city's remarkable beauty is one of the reasons it was chosen as the location for Malaysia's first annual balloon festival.
First in the country: The city's remarkable beauty is one of the reasons it was chosen as the location for Malaysia's first annual balloon festival.
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The Seri Saujana Bridge from above. It spans Putrajaya Lake, beside which are the towering Millennium Monument, and Islamic architectural gems like Istana Darul Ehsan, Perdana Putra, Putra Mosque and Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque.
The Seri Saujana Bridge from above. It spans Putrajaya Lake, beside which are the towering Millennium Monument, and Islamic architectural gems like Istana Darul Ehsan, Perdana Putra, Putra Mosque and Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque.
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<strong>Peace: </strong>"I just love the peace up here," says our pilot, Jonas Van Doorsselaere, a 30-year-old Belgian and co-founder of My Balloon Adventure.
Peace: "I just love the peace up here," says our pilot, Jonas Van Doorsselaere, a 30-year-old Belgian and co-founder of My Balloon Adventure.
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<strong>60-minute flights: </strong>The flights over Putrajaya take about one hour. and take in sights such as the Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Resort.
60-minute flights: The flights over Putrajaya take about one hour. and take in sights such as the Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Resort.
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<strong>The roaring flame:</strong> The silence high in the sky is broken only by the roar of the flame.
The roaring flame: The silence high in the sky is broken only by the roar of the flame.
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<strong>Best way to start the day:</strong> Flights are only conducted in the early morning when the weather is the calmest in Putrajaya.
Best way to start the day: Flights are only conducted in the early morning when the weather is the calmest in Putrajaya.
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<strong>All over the world:</strong> "Every flight is different,"says Doorsselaere. "Every day we meet new people from all over the world with interesting stories."
All over the world: "Every flight is different,"says Doorsselaere. "Every day we meet new people from all over the world with interesting stories."
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