Panoramic view of Bagan with its ancients temples
with the background of east mountains ranges

Bagan is one of the world’s most splendid archeological sites. The pagodas recall an age of former greatness. Visiting selected major monuments which possess unique architecture, colorful murals and the finest stucco would save visitors from the possible temple-and-pagoda-sickness. Among the many important one, Anada temple, Manuha and Nanpaya temples, Sulamani temple are very interesting.

Scene from Irrawaddy River at sunrise with Balloons in the air

Fine stucco of ogare face commonly seen at temples in Bagan

Shrines and prayer halls at the Shwezigone Paya in Nyaung U

Apart from the temples in Bagan, there are several tiny villages like Thiripyitsaya, Myinkaba, Wetkyiin, and Pwasaw. Strolling around, bicycling through or riding a horse- cart round one of the villages will be a great experience. However, morning before 10 AM and afternoon after 4 PM are good time to avoid the desert-like temperature of the mid day sun.

Temples in old Bagan at sunrise with mountains in the west

Colourful murals depict the way of lives of people of Bagan in 13th A.D.

Tourists explore by bicycles among the temples in old Bagan

The airport is situated in Nyaung U, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) to the north of old Bagan. Nyaung U is an economic centre of the Bagan plain today. There are a few must see places of interest in the vicinity on Nyaung U; the landmark Shwezigone pagoda, the morning market of Nyaung Oo, Gubyaukgyi temple, etc.

Farmer ploughing among temples in old Bagan

Morning scene at local fresh market in Nyaung Oo

Mon-O-Chan-Tha pagodas and monastry in old Bagan

The easiest way to reach Bagan is by plane. The direct flight to Bagan from Yangon are operating daily in the morning.

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