A minor arson at a Buddhist temple with well-preserved murals in Bagan prompted calls from heritage experts for more resources to secure the site.
Source: Arson at Ancient Temple in Myanmar World Heritage Site Prompts Questions Over Security
Treasures have been stolen from the pagodas in Bagan, Myanmar; CGTN
Mekong Tourism Forum postponed to February 15-16, 2021; Hospitality Net
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) announced on Saturday, May 30th during a webinar hosted by the Myanmar Tourism Marketing Association that the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism of Myanmar decided to move the annual Mekong Tourism Forum dates to February 15-16, 2021 from August 25-26, 2020, amid the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Mekong Tourism Forum postponed to February 15-16, 2021
Bagan, Myanmar’s Best Sunrise and Sunset Spots; Kristin; Be My Travel Muse
Bagan, Myanmar is a dream. Here’s how to experience it without the crowds, especially for the famous sunrise with balloons.
Bagan: The serenity hidden within; Gilad Fiskus; SilverKris
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.
Bagan: Pride, pagodas and the UNESCO World Heritage tag; Abhijit Dutta; The Hindu
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
What to do in Bagan – Myanmar’s ancient temple city is one of Asia’s architectural marvels; Ed Peters; SCMP
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
Bagan Has Been Added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are 5 Fun Ways to Explore this Gem in Myanmar; Irvin Hanni; Asean Post
Why you should visit the quiet tranquility of Bagan before it’s too late; Alison Fox; Travel+Leisure
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
Myanmar’s ancient temple city of Bagan listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site; SCMP
Myanmar’s ancient temple city of Bagan has been listed as a World Heritage site by the United Nations. Located in the country’s Mandalay region, the city has more than 3,000…
Source: Myanmar’s ancient temple city of Bagan listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site
