Behind the temple ruins of this ancient Myanmar city, lie tales of drama and inspiration Over 2,200 Buddhist ruins vie for attention in the fields of Myanmar’s ancient city of Bagan. Each seems ...

Bagan's temples have steep stairs with no handrails, and require visitors to remove their shoes and socks before entering. GETTING THERE Air Mandalay flies direct to Myanmar from various Asian cities.

Majesty of Bagan: Bright moonlight illuminates the Tu Yin Mountain Pagoda The Jakarta Post Tue, August 12, 2014 Published on Aug. 12, 2014Published on 2014-08-12T12:22:56+07:00 ...

Nearly 4,500 temples were built in the 11th to 13th centuries, and about half remain today, although many have been damaged. A balloon dips behind the Sulamani temple in the Bagan Archaeological Zone.

Myanmar plans to submit a World Heritage bid to Unesco for the temples of Bagan, which were clumsily restored after one earthquake and since damaged by another. Walk among the ancient monuments in ...

BAGAN, Myanmar (AP) — It was a time of conquest and conversions. Above all, it was a time of construction, on a scale never seen before. Over 250 years, from the 11th century onwards, the rul… ...

One such offering: Bagan Lodge, an upscale 85-room resort set at the edge of this dusty ancient capital city famed for its collection of temples and pagodas—at one time, there were more than ...

Most of Bagan’s temple grounds are quiet and open for exploration. There are minimal barriers between visitors and the ancient ruins, particularly at the less visited temples.

BAGAN, Myanmar (CBS / AP) -- It was a time of conquest and conversions. Above all, it was a time of construction, on a scale never seen before. Over 250 years, from the 11th century onwards, the ...