Naypyidaw, the capital city of Myanmar, was constructed on undeveloped land between 2002 and 2012. It became the capital in 2006, replacing Yangon as a more centrally located and less congested location for government offices. The city is divided into a number of zones, including military, diplomatic, ministry, hotel and residential, with about 924,000 inhabitants. 19.747500°, 96.115000° Source imagery: Google Timelapse | Daily Overview

WATCH: CNA's Leong Wai Kit told us what was striking about the protests in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, where police used water cannon on protesters today. LATEST: Martial law has been declared in parts of Mandalay city. Details: https://cna.asia/3a1fr6u | CNA

BAGAN; Amazing Myanmar BAGAN, also known as Pagan, is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar (formerly Burma). It was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Bagan is famous for its vast archaeological zone containing thousands of Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries, many of which date back to the height of the kingdom's power. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist destination in Myanmar, offering visitors a glimpse in