pollybenedict

I'll be in Myanmar for 2 weeks moving around a lot-. I'm really excited, especially for Bagan. I'll be on a group tour-with excellent local guides. Going to Chiang Mai after on my own. I'm looking into Angkor Wat - but should save that for another trip? I know I'll want to explore and I'd want to do it with guides who can offer in-depth information about the history and culture. I'll be doing a lot of temple gazing, which I adore, in Myanmar - , I want to be realistic - I know Angkor Wat is awesome and I don't want to start out with temple fatigue. I'd only have about 2.5 - almost 3 days so I'd need to cover a lot in that time frame. Appreciate any insights. thanksl.

LancasterLad

Only you will know whether you'll get Temple fatigue or not.

Personally, having done 2 full days in Bagan, which is a really extensive, dusty, uncomfortable, bumpy tracked place to navigate around, we were shot at.

The thought of going, more or less, straight to Angkor for a couple of days definitely wouldn't have appealed.

shelleyk

I agree with LL. Although we loved the temples in Bagan, after 3 days we had enough. If you had a break of a couple of weeks between Bagan and AW, I'd say do it. Otherwise save AW for another trip.

CaliforniaLady

Angkor Wat is a different experience than Bagan, and if it's high on your wish list, then you should go if you're in the area. Bagan is more of a rustic experience, with many small temples spread across a dusty landscape. We spent 2 1/2 days there, and it was plenty.

On another trip, I spent two full days in Angkor Wat, doing the sunrise on the first day, and the sunset on the second. On the third day, I had a tuk tuk driver take me to a remote water village, which was a nice change of pace. For me, it was about the right time there, mostly because of the annoying tour groups.

So go for it, you won't regret it.

LancasterLad

CaliforniaLady mentions 'annoying tour groups'. She is being very polite!

Mainly Korean, and completely disrespectful.

needmorevacation

<<Mainly Korean, and completely disrespectful.>>

No Kidding. I got SMACKED with a long pole/cane by a Korean tour guide in Bayon. Really dude? I'm sorry you're trying to take individuals pictures of 50 people, but you can't block the flow of traffic and not expect *someone* to get in the way...

LancasterLad

Yep, the ignorant 'snappers' come in all nationalities. I stuck my knee in the back of a French camera snapper in Hoi An market a few weeks ago.

How did I know he was French? After he'd got the shock of backing into my sharp knee, he turned and muttered "Pardon monsieur!"

"Pas problem mon ami, hope it hurt!"

pollybenedict

Thanks, all for your input. Much appreciated.