But with wonders like Bagan—a 26-mile, 2,200 temple-strong secret hidden in plain sight—it won't stay that way for long. Nina Strochlic. ninastrochlic. [email protected]. Got a tip?

Bagan Lodge is an upscale 85-room resort set at the edge of this dusty ancient capital city famed for its collection of 2,500 temples and pagodas.

Thousands of temples are spread across the plains of Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), serving as a symbol of the religious devotion of the country’s people and their rulers over the centuries. They ...

This is the Bagan Archaeological Zone in central Burma. Here, in an area of about 16 square miles, more than 4,450 temples, mostly Buddhist, were constructed during a religious frenzy that lasted ...

Bagan is more than a travel destination — it’s a living monument to a glorious past, where over 2,000 ancient temples, pagodas, and stupas rise from the plains of central Myanmar in haunting ...

BAGAN, Myanmar (CBS / AP) -- It was a time of conquest and conversions. Above all, it was a time of construction, on a scale never seen before. Over 250 years, from the 11th century onwards, the ...

Over 2,200 Buddhist ruins vie for attention in the fields of Myanmar’s ancient city of Bagan. Each seems to whisper secrets of its past, never revealing the full story. With scattered records ...

The adventure continues! In Part 2 of my trip to the breathtaking Bagan Temples, I explore even more ancient wonders, hidden gems, and stunning sunrise views. From historic pagodas to unforgettable ...

Thousands of Buddhist temples filled this sacred skyline. Entering a golden age a thousand years ago, Myanmar’s Bagan empire was home to dazzling structures that attracted pilgrims for centuries.

In Myanmar, some scholars worry that Bagan -- the former capital of a powerful kingdom in medieval times -- will be turned into a kind of theme park. Or that it will be "loved to death," as has ...