Bagan and Mrauk U - a double temple-fest


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November 14th 2017
Published: November 20th 2017
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Looking back on my eight days wandering around Myanmar’s two most famous archaeological sites, I realise that so much of what I would say about one is by reference to or in contrast with the other, I thought I’d write about them together. (My apologies: this will mean even more photographs than usual.) Bagan tends to be regarded as THE must-visit site in Myanmar. Even Yangon’s Shwedagon Pag... Read Full Entry



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as if recent earthquakes in the Bagan area weren't problem enough..
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fabulous doors

Ananda Pahto, Bagan
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temple residents

bats at Pahtothamya, Bagan
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the wonky one

Laungbanpyauk Paya, Mrauk U
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monastery residents

Kyat Kan Kyaung, Bagan
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temples in the middle of village life

Mrauk U's North Group of temples
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Old Bagan



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