BAGAN AND ITS MORE THAN 1,000 PAGODAS

There is no doubt that Asia has countless spectacular sights that can make your trip unforgettable. At our 5-star luxury resort Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa that is what we offer you, an unforgettable experience around Asia.

Today, we would like to tell about Bagan, “one of the most beautiful spectacles in the world” according to Marco Polo…a place where thousands of tourists find the beauty and grandeur of its 1,000 pagodas.

Pagodas are temples, different-level buildings built for religious purposes, mainly Buddhist. Due to their height, the sun rays made their way into the pagodas which charged them spiritually according to Asian tradition. It is said that the sun gives life… and we, at the Asia Gardens Hotel, are well aware of it. Our microclimate will help you recharge your energy as soon as you come visit us.

Bagan was born as a capital in the 11th Century. King Anawratha, who ruled back then, was so impressed by the new religion “budismo therevada”, that he decided to hire architects to build something worthy of Buddha.

Building got underway turning Bagan into a place of pilgrimage for believers from South East Asia. There were more kings after Anawrath , and they all continued building temples, monasteries and palaces all over the Empire; this went on for 230 years.

Currently, Bagan only has around 5,000 inhabitants; there is almost absolute silence and the “estupas” around the city can pretty much be seen from any spot. No one is in a rush, there are no cars and barely any tourists; it is like travelling back in time in which the horizon seems limitless and makes us forget the noise that we are so used to living surrounded by.

Pagoda “Mingalazedi” is noticeable due to its terracotta delicate mosaics. Also, “Ananda”, is a large white building where there are 4 golden statues representing standing Buddha.

“Thatbyinnyu” is the tallest temple in Bagan, from it you can see the immensity of its surroundings. In addition, temple “Gawdawpalin” has an excellent view of the river.

At the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we don’t have more than 1,000 pagodas, but we do have 311 rooms where you can spend a few days living a true Asian experience. Come visit us and enjoy your stay!