Bagan

Everything you Need to Know about Bagan

Bagan (or Pagan) is an ancient city that was the capital of the first Burmese empire. It is located in the dry central plains of the country, on the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy (or Ayeyarwaddy) River. As the heart of Burma during ancient times, Bagan serves as home to temples and buildings built from the 11th century to the 13th century. There are more than 2,000 pagodas and temples to be found, most of which were built by the ancient kings and leaders of Burma.

Among all the cities in Myanmar, Bagan is the most ideal destination for tourists to visit regardless of the time of the year. Unlike cities in the lower part of Myanmar, Bagan does not experience a rainy season and it is the perfect climate of Bagan that enables tourists to discover and explore the ancient city with ease all year round.

Bagan may be an old city, but it does offer something fresh to its visitors. There are many contemporary hotels and establishments for the modern adventurer.

Where to Stay in Bagan - Bagan Hotels

Bagan hotels and resorts at the best rates, from Five or Four Stars resorts such as Aureum Palace Bagan or Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel, to budget accommodation like The Serenity Bagan or Myanmar Treasure Resort, you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for. Read More...

Bagan Tours (Bagan Classic Tour - 3 Days)

Visit Ananda Pahto, Gubyaukgyi Temple at Myinkaba, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Shwezigon Pagoda, Dhamayangyi Temple, Sulamani Temple, Nandamannya Temple and Thatbyinnyu Temple. Read More...

Bagan Attractions

Travellers to Bagan will not have to worry about not having any interesting places to visit. In fact, the only problem they may encounter is deciding on which destination to go to first. As the capital of the first Myanmar Empire, Bagan is home to many archaeological sites. There are many temples, pagodas and monuments to be found throughout the area... Read More...

Bagan Restaurants

Burmese or Myanmar food is identified as the combination of different Asian styles of cooking: Indian, Chinese, Thai and the like. In Bagan, visitors can expect all these flavours and more from the city's restaurants. Foreign travellers who want to experience Burmese cuisine will have no difficulty finding it. Read More...

Bagan Nightlife

Bagan is an ancient city, home to countless temples and sacred structures and is not a place for more modern forms of entertainment, such as discos and clubs. In fact, there are no discos in the area. What the charming and historical destination has to offer its visitors is a different kind of nightlife. Read More...

Bagan Shopping

Because Bagan is an ancient city, it is not the place for modern shopping centres or spacious malls. While these major establishments may be absent, there are still many stores in Bagan that interested shoppers can visit. The quality of the products is good, and the prices are reasonable and shoppers can haggle for even lower prices. Read More...

Bagan Activities

Bagan is known as a frequently visited tourist destination in Myanmar. Because the ancient city is home to amazing pagodas and remarkable architecture, it piques the interest of many tourists. While sightseeing and pagoda visiting are major activities in Bagan, these are not the only things that draw visitors there. Read More...

Bagan Information

In the country of Myanmar, the main tourist destination is Bagan. It may not be the current capital of the country, but it was the capital of the first Myanmar Empire and this is the reason it is one of the richest archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. The splendor of ancient Bagan, as well as its prime location on the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy River has drawn many visitors throughout the years. Read More...

Bagan Map

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. Read More...

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