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Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort

With an enviable location on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, the Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort has 76 guest rooms set in extensive gardens. The bungalow-style rooms have either garden or river views and have the usual amenities to make for a comfortable stay. The eight river-facing suites offer some of the most tasteful accommodation in Bagan. Each open onto a wide veranda from which to view dramatic sunsets and comprise a separate living area to the bedroom (some have four-poster beds) and well-appointed bathrooms that include a large terrazzo bathtub. The suites are located away from the main reception and restaurant to ensure privacy and quiet.

The restaurant benefits from a large terrace looking out to the pool and river beyond, where guests can enjoy alfresco meals throughout the day. The various menus, offering a range of local, Asian and Western fare, take advantage of vegetables and herbs grown in the resort's own garden. The Pavilion Lounge is a perfect spot for enjoying a sundowner. There is a large swimming pool and highly-regarded spa.

OUR RATING: First Class

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      Village girl relaxing, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

      Bagan by bicycle

      Bagan by bicycle

      Prepare to be astounded by Bagan, a grassy plain scattered with pagodas. A full day of cycling will take you to the city's most fascinating sites, including the teeming Nyaung Oo Market, the glittering Shwezigon Pagoda, and the atmospheric cave temple of Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi.

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    • Dawn balloon flight over Bagan
      Dawn balloon flight over Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

      Dawn balloon flight over Bagan

      Dawn balloon flight over Bagan

      An early morning balloon flight over Bagan is a fantastic way to see the temple landscape. Your trip will end with a light snack and celebratory glass of champagne.

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    • Mount Popa villages on foot
      Mount Popa, Burma (Myanmar)

      Mount Popa villages on foot

      Mount Popa villages on foot

      Driving 80 kilometers southeast of Bagan you reach the famous Mount Popa. Rising 1,518 meters out of the Ayeyarwady flood plain, Mount Popa is one of the most sacred sites in Myanmar and home to the 'Nats'.

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