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Entering a golden age a thousand years ago, Myanmar’s Bagan empire was home to dazzling structures that attracted pilgrims for centuries.

Source: Thousands of Buddhist temples filled this sacred skyline

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Here’s a pagoda, there’s a pagoda. In Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are no walls or arrows telling you which way to go, but plenty of Buddhas, with serious to smiling visages, to keep you company amid the ruins and dirt roads of this ancient temple town.

Source: Love of heritage: Bagan | Myanmar’s city of a thousand pagodas

The numerous temples spread across the ancient city of Bagan in Myanmar are impressive testament to the Burmese’s religious devotion over the years.

Source: Temples Of Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan, Myanmar is a dream. Here’s how to experience it without the crowds, especially for the famous sunrise with balloons.

Source: Bagan, Myanmar’s Best Sunrise and Sunset Spots

Home to Buddhist temples, pagodas and stupas, Bagan became a Unesco World Heritage site this year. It is also where thousands of monks live, learn and pray.

Source: Bagan: The serenity hidden within – SilverKris

One hopes the UNESCO World Heritage recognition of Myanmar’s temple city will also ensure its preservation…

Source: Bagan: Pride, pagodas and the UNESCO World Heritage tag

Undoubtedly the best way to experience the more than 2,000 temples and pagodas at the Unesco World Heritage Site is from the basket of a hot-air balloon.

Source: What to do in Bagan – Myanmar’s ancient temple city is one of Asia’s architectural marvels

Source: Bagan Has Been Added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are 5 Fun Ways to Explore this Gem in Myanmar

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the quiet energy of Bagan is soon to change. Here’s why you should visit the ancient city now.

Source: Why you should visit the quiet tranquility of Bagan before it’s too late