Bagan

There's more than 2,000 temples on the eastern bank of Irrawaddy river in Myanmar and as Mail on Sunday's Alice Bianchi discovers, hot-air balloons are the perfect way to beat the crowds too.

This week’s crazy building is Sulamani Temple in Bagan, Myanmar. This remarkable Buddhist temple was built by the Burmese king Narapatisithu in 1183, over 830 years ago. It rises high above the many pagodas surrounding it, making it one of the most-visited attractions in the region. Tourists soar above the landscape in hot air balloons

Bagan, Myanmar

Exploring the mystical temples of Bagan, where history and nature come together to create an unforgettable landscape. 🏯🌿 #bagan #myanmar #ancienttemples #travelasia #historicalplaces

Visiting Bagan is a city filled with over 2,000 ancient temples. Whether self-guided, on a bike or via horse cart, here's how to visit.

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