There are many gold stupas at the top of Mount Popa. The view is great of course but there are also plenty of interesting things to see at the top of the climb.
Written Apr 29, 2005
There are so many beautiful views from Mt Popa. The Golden Spires to the Golden plains! Although on the day I visited there was a storm coming across the plains but luckily it never reached us.
Updated Jun 11, 2003
Around the base of the main Stupa at the top of the hill you can see small carved Buddhas that are placed into the Stupa. They are lined with glass mosaic.
Written Apr 7, 2003
You will see monkeys everywhere! All over the hill and running all around in the village at the bottom of the Temple complex.
Written Apr 7, 2003
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You will see monkeys everywhere! All over the hill and running all around in the village at the bottom of the Temple complex.
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Mt Popa makes for a great half or full day trip from Bagan. I actually left Bagan at 3 Pm so I could watch the sunset. Then I returned back to Bagan in the night time.
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Mount Popa and Kyaukpadaung Township

Every time you speak to a local in Burma, they want to know your itinerary. I was a bit wary of this at first because I half expected the hard sell for a guided bus tour to follow, but it seemed that...
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