Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort, Myanmar

Bagan Thiripyistaya Sanctuary Resort was established 30 years ago as the Government’s guesthouse for elite visitors. In 1996, it was privatized but is still host to international political and business leaders and celebrities, and is considered to be Bagan’s foremost hotel.

Situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy, Myanmar's river of history and legend, the Resort sprawls over 24 acres of landscaped gardens, which are home to mature tropical trees and flowering plants, as well as native birds and a number of small tame animals. Every morning, gorgeous peacocks, Myanmar's national bird, go for a walk through the garden.