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Bagan

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.