Where is Bagan?

Bagan Skyline at Dawn

Bagan once known as Pagan, is centrally located on a vast plain in Burma in the region of Myanmar. The area is most well-known for the numerous temples and pagodas dotted around the area, creating a mystical skyline. Most of the temples were built between the 11th and 13th centuries A.D. by King Anawrathta who founded the Bagan Empire. The Bagan dynasty fell at the end of the 13th century and many pagodas were also lost.

With more than 2,200 temples and pagodas to visit that remain standing, covering an area of approximately 40 square kilometres, no traveller will have the same story to tell of their visit to Bagan, for no traveller will visit the same temples – there are too many to choose from! Bagan is a travel destination to rival the famous temples of Angkor, Cambodia.

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One Great Reason to Visit

One great reason to visit this travel destination is for the 2,200 temples that create an amazing skyline which is best viewed at dawn, creating magical silhouettes.

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Where is Shikoku?

Shikoku Temple

Shikoku is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan and is most well known for its ’88 Temple Pilgrimage’, associated with priest Kukai. Most henro (pilgrims) these days travel by bus, taxi etc, rather than choosing to walk it. The entire circuit taking in all 88 Temples, is 1,200km long and can take 30-60 days to visit all 88 Temples by foot.

True pilgrims are seen wearing white jackets with the characters reading ‘dogyo futari’ meaning “two travelling together”. Travelling in Shikoku is considered very safe, especially when robed in the traditional henro garments. It is estimated that 100,000 pilgrims visit annually.

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One Great Reason to Visit Shikoku

One great reason to visit Shikoku is to witness the traditional henro on the 88 Temple Pilgrimage.

Shikoku Temples

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