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Bagan Temples

Bagan, Myanmar
Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Bagan
5.0 of 5 stars 195 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Museums
Description: An area of 42 sq km houses thousands of richly decorated pagodas & temples.
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Singapore, Singapore
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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The temples at Bagan should be on everyone's bucket list. The entire town is an absolutely magical experience. I recommend visiting the temples by bicycle or horsecart to garber the full majesty of teh many structures,

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East Yorkshire
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Some are large and busy some are small and quiet. The whole place is 'must see'. We took a horse cart for a long morning away from people and had a peaceful and unforgetable time.

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Kalaw
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

surrounded by magnificent temples riding in a horse car and friendly people of myanmar. definitely not to miss on a visit !

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Words do not do justice to this incredible place. Each temple is quite different. The setting of these thousands of temples is quite expraordinary and I think, best visited by horse and cart. Our driver spoke great English and was a pretty good guide. We went by train and flew back with Air Bagan. If you do go by train... More

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Samut Prakan, Thailand
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Ever first becoming avidly interested in Myanmar back in 2008 and seeing the countless videos and photos of Bagan, I knew I HAD to visit it at some point. That time finally came and had the opportunity to visit Bagan for two days. Without a doubt, it did NOT disappoint (except for the the fact that it was a bit... More

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Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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The sea of pagoda is one of the most beautiful scene I have seen in my life. It is so unique and so marvelous. Go see it at least once in your life time. The local facility is not too poor. This will be a dream destination if you want some cultural trip.

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Santa Monica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The highlight of our family RTW trip. The vast array of temples is sublime and the locals warm and friendly. We are so glad we came here before Bagan becomes a mega destination.

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Breda, The Netherlands
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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Bagan is pure. It is authentic and a spiritual place. Sunset is magic. Get a bicycle and see no other tourist. The farmer is on his way with his cows, the monks are on their way to the temple.

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Bandung, Indonesia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I visited Bagan on May last year. Me and my wife spent 3 days and two nights there. The place is laid back, but very amusing for us. We stay at park view guesthouse, which is nice place to stay. Except for the lightsout, which of course happen in all Bagan. Visit to the temple and ruins should start very... More

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Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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Bagan is another must see area. At one time this was a World Heritage Site, but that title was removed because the folks in the area have begun to rebuild a number of the historic temples. Apparently you can repair as long as you use the same materials that the temple is built from, but not rebuild using new materials.... More

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