Bagan
Tourist Destination in Myanmar
Much like Siem Reap in Cambodia, the small town of Bagan
close to the archaeological site is distined to develop develop
rapidly as tourism increases. In fact, the town is already
well supplied with numerous small hotels and guest houses,
and a few top class hotels. Package tour itineraries usually
feature only a one-night stay, but this vast site can be explored
intricately for more than a week. A map is essential and transport
available includes hired bicycles and horse-drawn carts. Hot
air balloon trips are planned over the site. The local village
boasts a museum, market, temple, several lacquerware workshops
and a golf course.
Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar.
One of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. At its height,
in the early 11th century, Bagan was the world centre of Theravada
Buddhism, with more than 13,000 pagodas covering the plains
bordered by two sides of the Ayeyarwady River. But the city
fell to the invasion of Kublai Kahn's hordes in 1287 and was
abandoned, leaving only 3000 pagodas remaining in the midst
of the Mongol destruction. Covering an area of more than 40
sq. km, this is one of the world's richest archaeological
sights, with no two of the red baked brick monuments the same.
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.
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Started in the 11th century, the Shwezigon Pagoda is
one of the first buildings in a unique Burmese style, while
older pagodas were built in Mon style. It is said that the
pagoda was built to enshrine the tooth, collar-bone and headband
relics of the Buddha, and so has become a revered place of
pilgrimage. Two great kings, noted for their patronage of
the religion, are associated with the Shwezigon: Anawrahta
(1044-1077) and Kyansittha (1084-1113). accommodation, the resort
is easily accessible by air from Yangon, Bagan and Heho. 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...
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