Bagan Thiripyistaya Sanctuary Resort in Chauk

On a 24-acre garden, on the banks of the Irrawaddy river, this serene resort, made up of simple low-rise buildings, is 1 mile from the 12th-century Ananda Temple and 4 miles from the gilded Shwezigon Pagoda.Featuring wood floors, the understated rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgrades add living areas and/or verandas with river views, while elegant suites have sitting rooms, free-standing tubs and canopy beds.The open-air restaurant serves eclectic fare made with produce from the on-site organic garden. There's also a bar, a spa and an outdoor pool. Meditation instruction and local tours are also available.