This looks AMAZINGGGG. Photos cannot give justice how beautiful this place is. This is my favorite pagoda in Myanmar. Look vibrant and wear a colorful dress that will match the background. Very entrance fee and there’s a lot of locals who can take your photo. just give them a tip or buy flowers or anything. they are very hospitable.

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2 years ago I had a chance to do a train trip from Mandalay to Bagan. It was amazing and beautiful. This ancient city is just well preserved and worth to visit in your life time. If Cambodia has Ankor Wat , Myanmar has this amazing Bagan. 📌 Put in your list after Covid! #myanmar #bagan #historicculture#summervacation#hikingtrails

(Second Day in Bagan)Admiring the sunrise on top of Buledi Pagoda. A visit to Bagan, Myanmar, would be incomplete without witnessing the sun rise over the mountains, turning the sky into a kaleidoscope of colors. That sunrise was amazing but before even witnessing that wonder I had a thrilling experience. When we arrived, the area was still pitch black, still dark and my only light was from my phone. I fell when I grabbed an unsturdy brick as I tried to climb on a higher level. Lucky enough that the two tourists I fell off were strong enough to resist my fall. Or else we were just few inches away of stumbling down the steep paya. I’m still blessed. Thank you GOD. 🙏🏻😊 #oldarchitecture#ancientarchitecture#historicculture#nationalpark#naturalwonders#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Bagan, in central Burma, is one of the most important archeological sites in the world. A green 26-square-mile plain, part-covered in palm and tamarind stands and framed by the hazy silver-grey of distant mountains, is caught in a bend of the lazy-flowing Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) river. Temples, dozens, hundreds of them, rise from the plain's canopy of green, stunning, otherworldly silhouettes constructed by Bagan's kings between 1057 and 1287, when their country was swept away by earthquakes and Kublai Khan and his invading Mongols. A remnant of the Buddhist notion that building a temple was a way to achieve merit, 2,230 of the original 4,450 temples have survived. Most are in excellent condition or have been restored by organizations like as Unesco, and many have paintings, carvings, and statues of Buddha, both large and little. By the standards of similar sites of equal beauty and stature, this is still a delightfully unspoiled destination. #travelguide#oldarchitecture#ancienttomb#ancientarchitecture#historicculture#nationalpark#roadtrip#summervacation#urbanexplorer

Last day in Bagan and that amazingly fun and breathtaking hot air balloon ride! 😊 Added a tick ✔️ in my bucket list. The once-in-a-lifetime Hot Air Balloons Over Bagan are a must-do on any vacation to Myanmar! Old Bagan, an old city in central Myanmar, is unlike any other place on Earth, and floating fast across the roofs of almost 2,000 Buddhist monuments is a bucket-list trip! There are various Bagan hot air balloon businesses with which to arrange a flight; however, Balloons Over Bagan, the most reputable hot air balloon operator in Bagan, comes highly recommended. To obtain the best pricing, book a Bagan Balloon Ride in advance online. The Balloons Over Bagan excursion is the most popular, with hundreds of bookings and excellent ratings. Balloons Above Bagan pays the utmost attention to safety in order to deliver an amazing hot air balloon ride over Old Bagan's magnificent monuments. From start to finish, you can anticipate 5-star treatment when booking a Bagan balloon ride with this firm. With little bumpiness, the hot air balloon pulled our basket off the ground with ease. The balloon pilot whisked us across the tops of innumerable Buddhist monuments that dot the vast plains of Old Bagan. The sun began to slowly rise beyond the distant horizon, casting a magnificent orange glow across the entire countryside. I was completely speechless... This was without a doubt one of the most incredible things I've ever witnessed! As we floated aimlessly through the Bagan Archaeological Area with distant vistas of Mount Popa and the Ayeyarwady River, the air was littered with dozens of colorful balloons. #travelguide#oldarchitecture#ancientarchitecture#parachute#historicculture#nationalpark#museumquest#naturalwonders#summervacation

A day in Mandalay to cap off my trip in Burma. 🇲🇲 📍 U-Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. This spot remains one of the most beautiful sunsets I gazed on! 🌅 The Taungthaman Lake is near the ancient capital of Amarapura, and the bridge spans it. It was once the royal capital, but it has now been merged into Mandalay. The bridge was built around 1850 and is named for U Bein, the mayor who commissioned it. (U is a Burmese honorific that is essentially equivalent to Mister, except that it is earned rather than given, and it denotes someone who is esteemed in the community.) Although parts of the original pillars have been rebuilt with concrete, the structure was originally made of salvaged teak from a nearby palace. However, a surprising number of the wooden pillars survive, giving the bridge its shaky appearance. The bridge is still widely used by local pedestrians, but it is also a popular tourist attraction, particularly after sunset. Tourist-chartered small wooden boats glide under and around the bridge, lining up on the western side just as the sun sets behind the bridge's shadow. The western bank is congested with souvenir dealers, tour bus drivers killing time, and restaurants. #travelguide#historicculture#nationalpark#beautifulsunsets#bestislandtraveltowns#roadtrip#summervacation#urbanexplorer

The Mahamuni temple is the most important religious site in Mandalay, on par with the great Shwedagon of Yangon. If you visit Mandalay , dont forget to come here and embrace yourself to local people , observing daily life also exploring beautiful , delicate sculptures inside the temple! #mahamunitemple #mandalay #myanmar #historicculture#urbanexplorer

Madalay was once the old royal capital and the second largest city of Myanmar. I arrive by airplane from Bangkok , a direct flight to Mandalay airport. City is easy to visit by tuktuk and the price is negotiable. most of people are super friendly. Love the sunset everyday here. Enjoy the local beer Mandalay(super cheap) and live the moment! #mandalay #urbanexplorer #myanmar #ancientarchitecture#beautifulsunsets#roadtrip#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer