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So, to achieve something worthwhile, we must make sacrifices. One question: have you ever made a sacrifice to achieve something while traveling? I think everyone has.
For example, to see the aurora, we usually sacrifice sleep to see it. Likewise, if I want to see the hot air balloons fly and the rows of temples in Old Bagan, I am will to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier in the morning.
Actually, if you're in Old Bagan, you can enjoy your vacation here and see the scenery in the morning. During the day, the air can be too hot, and in the evening, the air can be a bit tense and little scream (i feel like that). That's why I recommend seeing Old Bagan in the morning, between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
However, if you want a beautiful view, you can also go earlier to find a place or temple to get the best view from the right vantage point.
This place is also one I recommend, even though it's not a well-known temple. But, as you can see, there are a lot of people here, and this is the only temple I know of that can be climbed. The temple is still standing strong, and interestingly, this is the only Buddha statue here with black paint on its garments.
It's not a magnificent and captivating temple like Thirsawadi, Ananda, and others. However, this temple is truly the only one if you want to see the views of Old Bagan. Moreover, we can take some truly beautiful photos here. Honestly, I was so impressed, and this is the second time I've come here just to take photos.
I initially met a local and he told us about this temple, so I finally got here a little earlier. I could see hot air balloons flying against the beautiful orange and blue sky.
Truly, this is the perfect view to see everything that's happening in Old Bagan. It's a blessing I've received this year, to experience a view that I might even once in a lifetime. In a civilization that has existed for hundreds of years. So perfect.
I deliberately came in nice clothes and took photos at several spots that relied on the buildings of the Temple.