✈️ The temples of Bagan, Myanmar
Two thousand temples across a plain. Balloon at dawn, bicycle at dusk. The most underrated ancient site in Asia.
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How you would actually start
🔍 Check whether the promise holds
“Two thousand temples across a plain. Balloon at dawn, bicycle at dusk. The most underrated ancient site in Asia.” That is the pitch. Spend an hour on first-hand accounts rather than listicles — what it costs, how long it really takes, and what people wish they had known.
🗓️ Work out when to go
Monsoon and dry season matter more than temperature here; check which months you want.
🪜 Find the small version first
Somewhere nearer will tell you whether you actually like this kind of trip, for a fraction of the cost.
📌 Put it somewhere you will see it
An intention you have not written down is a mood. A list you revisit is a decision you keep making.
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