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Burma Seeks World Heritage Status for Ancient Royal Capital

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by: jplaczek from: Vancouver
March 13, 2013 12:23 AM
When I was in Pagan about five years ago I was shocked to see a large tourist tower built at a hotel on the outskirts of the old city. Then in touring round the heart of the old city (within the ancient city walls, near the bend in the river) I saw another observation tower being built. As it was a construction site, we were not allowed to go nearer. A local person around there said it was an old palace being restored by the Army. Don't think there were places 15-20 storeys high.


by: Yoshi from: Sapporo
March 09, 2013 5:22 PM
Yes, I hope Burma's old temples also designated as world heritage site. I wonder if millitary government had destroyed old temples and constructed new temples at the same places.


by: Paris Tun from: Myanmar
March 09, 2013 9:18 AM
I am just glad that many tourists take interest in the ancient temples for whatever reasons, cos' it may means "good business" for people relying on the tourism. And hope that the tourists will be able to make good memories at Bagan with their loved ones, thanks to ancient temples or the beautiful sunset. Good relations with the West should mean something and it definitely means something, for more tourists are coming to our country and we feel that we are now part of a global society.

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