#1 Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

Gather all of Australia's historic cathedrals onto the entire Sydney CBD and throw in a whole lot more for good measure, and you will start to get a sense of the ambition of the temple- filled plain of Bagan; an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Burma (Myanmar).
This temple- filled plain part of Burma is home to over 2,000 temples and buildings built from the 11th century to the 13th centuries A.D., when Bagan was the seat of the Myanmar dynasty.

Bagan Attractions:

Travellers to Bagan wont have the problem about not having many places to visit but more so which destination to go to first. As the capital of the first Myanmar Empire, Bagan is home to many archaeological sites. There are many temples, pagodas and monuments to be found throughout the area and visitors can embark on a spiritual and historical journey by going from one temple to another.

Dhammayangyi Temple

Mount Popa

Bagan Tours/Activities:

Visitors to Bagan now have the unique opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the ancient Kingdom of Bagan in a hot air balloon! The world-famous archaeological site of Bagan is known for its marvelous sunsets and sunrises, mostly enjoyed from the top of one of the monuments. A balloon flight gives you the chance to see Bagan with a bird’s-eye view.