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Bagan was founded in 849 AD and became the capital of first unified
Kingdom and the first multinational Union of Myanmar in 1044 AD. It
is located in the east bank of the famous Ayeyarwady River with the
span of 42 square kilometers where there are over 5,000 mysterious
and magnificent stupas and hollow pagodas that are making Bagan the
wonders of the world. The temples in Bagan are infinitely
fascinating, each with its own story and legend.
 Places
of interest in Bagan are, Ananda Temple, the most beautiful and the
finest in art. Thabinnyu, the tallest Temple. Dhamayangyi, the
biggest building. Shwezigon Pagoda, the first prototype of Myanmar
Pagoda. Mahabodhi, resemble to Indian temple. HtiloMinlo, the finest
plaster carvings on inside and outside walls. Dhamayazaka, the
pentagonal shape. Sarabha Gate, the main entrance into the Palace.
 Shwegugyi, in front of the excavated Palace site. Ananda Okkyaung,
with fine mural paintings of late Bagan period. Kyansittha Umin
(cave), with wall paintings of scenes of Buddhist life. Wetkyi Inn
Gubyaukkyi, with wall paintings. Pitaka Taik, the library of
Buddhist teachings in the past. Nathlyung Kyung, with spiritual Nat
inside. Shwesandaw Pagoda with steep stairs to the top. Alopyae
temple, with paintings on inside wall. Manuha temple, with huge bowl
at the entrance. Myazedi and Myinkaba Gubyaukkyi, with big stone
scripts in four languages from 2000 years ago and wall paintings,
preserved by UNESCO. Thandawgya Pagoda, Mingalar Zedi with views
over Bagan. Gawdawpalin is on the riverbank. Buphaya, with the view
of sunset over the river Ayarwaddy. Nyaung Oo Market, Museum and
traditional handicraft shops are to visit.
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