Bagan

Bagan

Things to do - general

Bagan, the capital of Myanmar’s first dynasty, was built by King Anawrahta in 1044. It is located about 193 km south of Mandalay. There are over 2000 temples and stupas spreading in 42 square kilometers of desert like plain on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. All those red bricks and stucco religious monuments were built during 11th to 13th century. The magnificent temple architecture, incredibly fine mural or frescos paintings, brilliant stucco carvings, and the most elegant Buddha images, all are telling motifs of the sublime culture of the ancient Bagan dynasties.

In its heydays, in the two centuries from 1057 and until the Mongol forces of Kublai Khan overran and destroyed most of it in 1287, more than 13,000 temples and other religious structures had been built around Bagan. You will not be able to cover even a small percentage of what is left, but during your stay you will be able to visit some of the best and most famous ones. Among pagodas and temples worth visiting are Shwezigon Pagoda, a prototype of later Myanmar stupas, Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes, Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi, a massive temple with the finest brickwork, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king’s impression of life in prison, Nanpaya, with the finest stone carvings, Thatbyinnyu, the highest of Bagan temples, and Bupaya Pagoda on the brink of majestic Ayeyarwaddy River, Lawkahteikpan temple with mural paintings and ink inscriptions; and in the evening, sunset from your riverbank hotel.

Further exploration of Bagan, visit to the local market in Nyaung U and one of the many workshop that make the famous Bagan laquerware and if time permits before lunch, a few pagodas and temples left over from the day before.

Aye Yar River View Resort

Aye Yar River View Resort

Bagan
Built on one of Old Bagan’s prime riverside locations, with 80 rooms in various categories, an More info
Bagan Thande Hotel

Bagan Thande Hotel

Archeological Zone, Old Bagan, Bagan
Inisde the ancient walls of Old Bagan , the hotel sits on the edge of the Eastern bank of great Ayey More info
Sunny Paradise Hotel

Sunny Paradise Hotel

Bagan
For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Ngwesaung Beach, Sunny Paradise Resort is More info
Thazin Garden Hotel

Thazin Garden Hotel

Thazin Road, Old Bagan, Bagan
Situated in New Bagan, Thazin Garden Hotel is located approximately 15 minutes from the airport and More info
The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate

The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate

Near Tharabar Gate, Old Bagan, Bagan
In the Old Bagan, near the spectacular Ananda Temple. The Hotel offers 83 luxury, well decorated roo More info
Thiripyitsayar Sanctuary Resort

Thiripyitsayar Sanctuary Resort

Bagan
This resort, with about 120 rooms in various categories is situated on the banks of the Ayeyarwady R More info
Zfreeti Hotel

Zfreeti Hotel

5th Thiripyitsayar street, Nyaung U, Bagan
Zfreeti Hotel is brand new hotel and located in Nyaung U, near the Shwezigon Pagoda. The hotel itsel More info
A Classic Tour of Myanmar

A Classic Tour of Myanmar

Mount Popa, Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan
Price per person from $ 1,180
Trip Route: Yangon – Bagan – Mount Popa – Mandalay – Yangon Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights More info
Magical Mystery Myanmar

Magical Mystery Myanmar

Pindaya, Monywa, Yangon, Mandalay, Inle Lake, Bagan
Price per person from $ 2,105
Trip Route: Yangon – Mandalay – Monywa – Bagan – Pindaya – Inle Lake – Yangon Dura More info
The Essence of Myanmar

The Essence of Myanmar

Yangon, Inle Lake, Bagan
Price per person from $ 1,160
Start From: Yangon Trip Route: Yangon – Bagan – Inle Lake – Yangon Duration: 7 day More info
Wonderland

Wonderland

Yangon, Mandalay, Inle Lake, Bagan
Price per person from $ 1,300
Trip Route: Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Inle Lake – Yangon Duration: 8 days / 7nights Day 1: A More info
River Cruise Tours

River Cruise Tours

Mandalay to Bagan, Bagan to Mandalay by Boat There are at least two public boats plying this route e More info