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Temples in Bagan

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At sunset, all tourists seek a place to watch the wonderful spectacle of the temples of Bagan. Who knows better than the drivers o

Temples in Yangon

Shwedagon Pagoda

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The Shwedagon Pagoda is certainly one of the more beautiful temples that exists. There, you can see the customs of Buddhists praye

Temples in Yangon

Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple

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This pagoda is very near the Shwedagon Pagoda. Inside, there is a huge reclining Buddha measuring about 70 meters long and taller

Historical Monuments in Bagan

Old Bagan

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Bagan has an older area where almost all of the city's temples are located, most of which date from the 11th and 12th centuries. A

Temples in Myingyan

Mount Popa Monastery

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Mount Popa is close to the village of Kyauk Padaung, in the national park that has its name and 50 km from Bagan. Mount Popa has a

Temples in Bagan

Dhammayangyi Temple

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Dhammayangyi Temple is the largest temple in Old Bagan. It was built by the King Narathu in the 12th century. Its structure is sim

Historical Monuments in Bagan

Shwezigon Pagoda

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This pagoda is the prototype of Burmese pagoda, with a bell-shaped stupa that is painted gold. It reminds me of the Shwedagon Pago

Temples in Bagan

Ananda Temple

Historical Monuments in Yangon

Botatoung Pagoda

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This is one of the most sacred pagodas for Buddhists, as it houses relics of Buddha's body and hair. If you are a tourist with a c

Temples in Yangon

Sule Pagoda

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When travelling the Mahabandoola Road to Sule Pagoda Road you pay $ 2 to enter and $ 1 more for pictures. This sleek and small pag

Temples in Mandalay

Mahamuni Paya - Pagoda - Mandalay

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The Buddha of this pagod is almost 4 meters high. The amazing thing about this Buddha, made with 6 tons of bronze, is that it is c

Historical Monuments in Mandalay

Mandalay Hill

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Mandalay Hill is 240 meters above the city, and lays on a hill northeast of it, near the royal palace. Buddhists have been going o

Churches in Taunggyi

Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery

Temples in Mingun

Monastery of Mingun - Mingun Pahtodawgyi

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To reach this monastery, it is best rent a boat which brings you there. From Mandalay you have to drive about 11 km along the Ayey

Historical Monuments in Sagaing

Mya Theindan Pagoda

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Arriving at Mingun jetty in the Ayeyarwady River, and before reaching the monastery, you are faced with this beautiful pagoda. It

Temples in Bagan

Bupaya Pagoda

This small pagoda dates from about 162 AD. Supposedly Bupaya is the oldest building in Bagan, built by Thamuddarit, the founder of

Temples in Sagaing

Soon U Ponya Shin Paya

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This pagoda has the best view of Sagaing Hill on the Ayeyarwaddy River and other pagodas in the surrounding area of Sagaing Hill.

Temples in Bago

Shwemawdaw Paya

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The Shwemawdaw Paya pagoda was built over 1,000 years ago. It was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1930 and here you can see the rem

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Golden Eagle Ballooning in Bagan

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130.44 £

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Yangon by Slow Train: Meet the Locals Tour

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23.65 £

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Total Yangon Tour: Full Day with a Local Guide

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40.90 £

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Private Full-Day Yangon City Tour

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80.08 £

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Mandalay: Full-Day Private Tour

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