The next day began with a short flight to the city of Bagan, the land of temples. Over 2,300 temples, also known as pagodas, are found throughout the area. The Aureum Palace Hotel is found within this temple area, a lush oasis that features an 11-storey tower from where a wide-ranging view of the temples, including the Shwesigon and its eye-catching gold pagoda, can be enjoyed.