Bagan
Bagan is a medieval city, located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. Bagan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just inscribed on 2019 July 6th.
Top Attractions in Bagan
The Ananda Temple
Probably the finest largest and best preserved of all the Bagan temples.Thought to have been built between 1090 and 1105 by King Kyanzittha, this perfectly proportioned temple heralds the stylistic end of the early Bagan period and the beginning of the middle period.
Shwezigon Pagoda
This pagoda, first build by King Anawrahta and completed by King Kyansittha in 1087, is the first gold covered monument in Myanmar. The pagoda is covered with sand stones and Lit up impressively at dusk, the gilded zedi sits on three rising terraces.
Thatbyinnyu Temple
Thatbyinnyu is Bagan’s tallest temple at almost 200 ft.and represents a transition from the Mon period to a new architectural style that would soon be followed at the Sulamani. The majestic pagoda, towering above other nearby temples and pagodas is visible from much of the Bagan plains.
Dhammayangyi Temple
The Dhammayangyi is the largest temple on the plains of Bagan. From a distance it resembles the early step pyramids of Egypt.The enormous structure that was never completed consists of a massive square base topped by six receding terraces.
Things to do in Bagan
- Cycling Tour
- Horse Cart Ride Tour
- Balloon Over Bagan Tour
- Pagoda Sightseeing Tour
- Sunset Thw Irrawaddy River
- Lacquer Workshop
Things to do in its surrounding
- Mount Popa Tour
- Salay
- Pakkoku