Shwegugyi Temple in Bagan, Myanmar
Shwegugyi temple is famous for its Buddha image inside the temple as well as the wooden doors. It is said that, there was a big brick block germinated from the ground to return the eminence of the King. The Shwegugyi temple is situated in front of the Bagan Palace. The Shwegugyi temple was constructed in …
Sulamani Temple in Bagan, Myanmar
Sulamani Temple is located between the empty field, far from the main road, built by King Sithu II in 1183, where some frescoes are still preserved, but unfortunately the restoration has lost many of the ancient features of the temple. Sulamani temple is the only temple in Bagan with two rows of leaves along the …
Shwesandaw Pagoda, A Most Important Stupa in Bagan
The Shwesandaw pagoda is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Myanmar. The Shwesandaw pagoda is a stupa which is 328 ft high. The temple is only a few years younger than Shwedadong in Yangon. It was constructed in 1057 by King Anawrahta. One corner of this complex is to worship King Bayinaung (also …
Gawdawpalin Temple, The Beautiful Religious Building
The Gawdawpalin temple is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in Myanmar. The temple has more than 800 years of history is a favorite destination of many visitors. The Gawdawpalin temple has a similar architecture to the design of the Thatbyinnyu, the Htilominlo and Sulamani temples. Although there are many connotations behind the name …
Thatbyinnyu Temple – The Unique Architecture
The Thatbyinnyu temple is considered the highest temple in Bagan you may visit in your trip. Bagan is a destination which should not be missed by tourists exploring Burma. Traveling to Bagan, tourists can come back to the history of hundreds of years ago with the majestic and ancient temples. In 1975, the Thatbyinnyu temple …
Dhammayangyi Temple, The Preserved Ruins in Bagan
The Dhammayangyi Temple is one of the ruins in the list of more than two thousand preserved ruins of the archaeological site of Myanmar. This is a valuable piece of research describing Buddhism’s history, culture and politics. This unfinished temple is an interesting tourist destination for travelers traveling to Myanmar. The Dhammayangyi Temple was constructed …
Shwezigon Pagoda, The Sacred Gold Pagoda in Burma
Unlike many other temples and pagodas in Bagan, which are built between the plains, Shwezigon pagoda is built on a sand dune (the meaning of Shwezigon is the pagoda on a sand dune). Shwezigon is considered the first and the most sacred gold pagoda in Myanmar. Traveling to Myanmar’s temples and pagodas bypassing Shwezigon is …
Ananda Temple Bagan, An Elegant Symmetric Structure
Ananda temple is considered a masterpiece of architecture and is the most beautiful ancient temple which left much impression in the hearts of tourists in Bagan, Myanmar. The Ananda Temple was built in 1105 under the reign of Kyanzittha Pagan dynasty (1084-1113). This temple still retains the original architecture from the beginning of construction to …
Things To Do And Places To Visit In Inle, Myanmar
Myanmar tourism is a recent trend for many tourists of many countries. With lush landscapes and exciting explorations, Inle Lake is a good choice when visiting this temple country. Inle Lake has been selected as one of the five new destinations in Asia by Condé Nast Traveler. Considered as a tourist paradise in Myanmar, Inle …
The Best Restaurants in Yangon
Myanmar is not only famous for people, culture, scenic spots but also the cuisine of this country. Myanmar cuisine is generally influenced by Chinese cuisine, Indian cuisine, the culinary characteristics of the Shan, a large ethnic group in Myanmar. Because any tourist arriving in Myanmar travels through Yangon, this is where they first experience Myanmar …
