Bagan

Bagan (Burmese: ), formerly Pagan, was the ancient capital of several ancient kingdoms in Myanmar (Burma). It is located in the dry central plains of the country, located on the western banks of the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River), and is 145 km (90 mi) southwest of Mandalay.

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UNESCO has long tried unsuccessfully to designate Bagan as a World Heritage Site. However, Bagan's chance of becoming a World Heritage Site is now slim, as the government has renovated many temples and pagodas without taking into consideration their former architectural styles.

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Myanmar: The Union of Myanmar, formerly the Union of Burma, is the largest country (in geographical area) in mainland Southeast Asia. It is bordered by the People's Republic of China on the north, Laos on the east, Thailand on the south east, Bangladesh on the west, and India on the north west, with the Anda...

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Line-Up of Monk's Bare Feet at Ananda Festival Bagan Mandalay Myanmar (Burma)