Aureum Palace is set within the Bagan Archaeological Zone, meaning that guests sleep surrounded by the ruins of Southeast Asia’s most resplendent Buddhist Kingdom.

The 27 acre-wide complex is one of the most opulent Bagan hotels, built predominantly out of teak, each building adorned with local antiques and artefacts that wouldn’t appear out of place in a museum. When staying at Aureum Palace Bagan it is impossible to escape the grandeur and glory of Myanmar’s past.

A refreshing breeze swooping over the hotel’s lake will cool you off after a hot day exploring the temples as will the ample vitals on offer, served up at the Xanadu restaurant.

Bedrooms are spacious and stylish, bathrooms large and luxurious, and some of the villas come with jacuzzis and plunge pools. Undoubtedly one of the most indulgent hotels in Bagan.

FLASH POINT: The pool looks out over the plain of Bagan, an experience both marvelous and other-worldly.