bagan

bagan is famous for its breathtaking hot air balloon rides at sunrise.

thousands of ancient temples and pagodas dot the plains of bagan.

the bagan archaeological zone is a major tourist destination in myanmar.

king anawrahta founded the bagan kingdom in the 11th century.

visitors often rent e-bikes to explore the temples of bagan independently.

watching the sunset over the irrawaddy river is a must-do in bagan.

bagan became a unesco world heritage site in 2019.

traditional lacquerware is a popular souvenir to buy in bagan.

the frescoes inside the ananda temple are well-preserved examples of bagan art.

a horse cart tour offers a traditional way to see the bagan monuments.

the architecture in bagan reflects a mix of mon and indian styles.

damage from the 2016 earthquake required extensive restoration work in bagan.