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•Bagan
•Mt.
Popa
•Pakokku
•Salay
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The capital of the first Myanmar Empire that
flourished from the eleventh to the thirteenth centuries AD. Bagan
is the richest archaeology site in Asia famous for its more than
3000 religious monuments spreading in 42 sq km. It enjoys
world-wide renown for the ancient pagodas, temples and other
religious buildings around it. The buildings-many of them in ruins
constitute one of the architectural wonders of the world. Situated
on the east bank Mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. Finest Lacquer-ware is
famous product of Bagan. Walking between ruins and temples is
unforgettable experience in lifetime. Enjoying the sunset or
panoramic view from the top of the temples memorable and fantastic
view. Over 3000 religious monuments, Shwezigon Stupa, Ananda,
Thatbyinnyu, Dhamayangyi, Sulamuni, Gawdawpalin, Gubyaukgyi
Temples are recommended to visit. When you visit Bagan, you can
also study the frescoes, mural paintings and central Myanmar's
geographical landscapes.
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Bagan
Transport
How to get there?
The motor Road distance between Yangon and Bagan is 430 miles. The
motor Road distance between Yangon and Popa is 403 miles. From
Yangon to Bagan, you can go by air, by railroad or by car. Good
Transport system offers you to reach there easily
Where to stay ?
You can stay in modern hotels or typical Myanmar Style hotels in
Bagan.
Where to eat?
You can eat Myanmar dishes or any other continental food in Bagan.
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Shwezigon Stupa
The first monument built in the Myanmar style, the prototype
for later pagodas. It was established by King Anawrahta in 1059
and finished by his son King Kyansittha on 1087. The sample of
Upper Myanmar Stupa, and can explore of Nat (Spirit) on the
precinct of Stupa.
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Ananda Temple
Ananda Temple just beyond the Tharabar gate, founded in 1091 under
King Kyanzittha. Famous of its masterpiece of early style temple
architecture. There are 4 Standing Huge Buddha Images situated
back to back against the central pillar. Ancient one, but very
scientific architecture built for both light ventilation.
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Dhamayangyi Temple
Built by King Narathu in 1167 AD, the most massive temple.
Although the temple was not finished, the brickwork is finest.
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Thatbyuinnyu Temple
The highest temple (200 feet) with white stucco building built by
King Alaung Sithu in 1144 AD.
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Popa is a fascinating place which is off the beaten track in
central Myanmar. It is an extinct volcano nearly 5,000 feet in
height and covered with a recently grown forest. The name Popa is
believed to have derived from a Pali word meaning flowers, so Mt.
Popa means a mountain of flowers. The Mount Popa area has also
been designated as a National Park, a perfect place for
eco-tourism. It is an oasis of arid zone in central Myanmar.
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Situated on the west bank of Ayeyarwaddy River near Bagan, yet
still untouched by tourism, Pakokku supports a colorful weaving
industry and some of the biggest monasteries and well known
Pagodas of Myanmar.
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It is a small town about 15 km south of Bagan, down the
Ayeyarwaddy River. Salay is much more of a religious center than
Bagan, with many more working monasteries than found in Bagan. It
is famous for Phaya Thonezu, Three brick Shrine Nan Phaya, an
antique lacquer-ware Buddhist images, Yoke Sone Kyaung and Wooden
Monastery containing 100 years old sculpture which is famous for
the Museum of the palm leaf horoscopes.
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