Tonight, we are headed to Myanmar, Bagan! I must admit I have never known of this country,but it was invaded by Kublai Khan and his invading Mongols, so it is ancient and the picture is very beautiful! The sky lightens pink in the east to reveal a verdant plain, partly covered in stands of palm and tamarind. Rising from the green canopy are hundreds of temples, otherworldly- silhouettes stretching into the shimmering dawn haze. In the distance, the faint outlines of distant mountains frame the great sweep of the Ayeyarwady River. Some 2,230 of an original 4,450 temples survive, built by the kings of Bagan from 1057 to 1287 when their kingdom was swept away by earthquakes and Kublai Khan and his invading Mongols. Hot-air balloon rides over Bagan at dawn are an unforgettable way to see the temples,revealing countless sun-burnished domes rising from the deep green of bush and jungle,along with views of the traditional villages that scatter the plain. Thankyou National Geographic! Enjoy!
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 05:08:02 +0000
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