Nyaung–U, also known as Bagan, is a fascinating land of adventure and hundreds of temples. Easily reached by air from Yangon and Mandalay, or Chiang Mai (Thailand), or even by boat, Bagan is primarily recognised as being the largest area of Buddhist religious structures in the world. 

Bagan lies along the banks of the mighty Irrawaddy River. While some might think it lacks the splendour of Angkor Wat or Borobudur, it is an impressive sight nonetheless, making up for what it lacks in majesty by weight of numbers; there are temples here as far as the eye can see. The temples date back to the 11th century when Pagan was the Burmese capital and wielded great power.