Bagan

There's more than 2,000 temples on the eastern bank of Irrawaddy river in Myanmar and as Mail on Sunday's Alice Bianchi discovers, hot-air balloons are the perfect way to beat the crowds too.

This week’s crazy building is Sulamani Temple in Bagan, Myanmar. This remarkable Buddhist temple was built by the Burmese king Narapatisithu in 1183, over 830 years ago. It rises high above the many pagodas surrounding it, making it one of the most-visited attractions in the region. Tourists soar above the landscape in hot air balloons

Download this Premium Photo about A beautiful view of bagan tourism destination in myanmar, and discover more than 56 Million Professional Stock Photos on Freepik. #freepik #photo #bagan #travelasia #baganmyanmar

Bagan FASCINATING FACTS Bagan is commonly termed as a sea of temples by people across the world. It has the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world. The best time to visit Bagan is from November to May when there is little rainfall in the area. Bagan cuisine is considered to be the true taste of Asia. It combines the best of Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisine Located in Central Myanmar, only 4 hours away from Mandalay, Bagan is one of the…

Download Myanmar Bagan wallpaper by putramichael on ZEDGE™ now. Browse millions of popular free and premium wallpapers and ringtones on ZEDGE™ and personalize your phone to suit you. Browse now! | 3534

One of the most iconic photos of Myanmar is the image of dozens of hot air balloons drifting across the plains of Bagan with a layer of fog shrouding hundreds of ancient temples. This is a 'must do' on many travelers list and for good reason — getting a bird's eye view of thousands of historic monuments is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

An ancient pagoda, or temple, glimpsed through the orange blossom of a lone tree in dusty Bagan, Myanmar. (2014)

Welcome to Your Shot, National Geographic's photo community. Our mission: To tell stories collaboratively through your best photography and expert curation.