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Bagan Tourist Places to Visit in Bagan, Myanmar, Asia

Bagan is sited in the center of the country, Myanmar in the Mandalay region. Bagan spans over an area of 104 km² is located at a distance of 340 km from the capital city, Naypyidaw and the city is renowned for its ancient temples visited by thousands of devotees throughout the year. The geographical coordinates puts the place at 21⁰10’ N and 94⁰52’ E.

Climate of Bagan:

Bagan city comes under dry zone of Burma and during summer season the average temperature is 33⁰ C and in winter temperature drops to 20⁰ C.

History of Bagan:

The region Bagan witnessed civilization from the second century. From the period 1044 to 1287, the region Bagan became a hub for political, cultural and economical development. Overtime students from Ceylon, India as well as from the Khmer Kingdom began arriving into the city to study in various fields such as science, astronomy, medicine and other fields. Various Buddhism cultures such as Tantric Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism began to flourish through the region in the 11^th century during the rule of the Pagan Empire. The year 1287 witnessed the fall of the Pagan Empire due to the Mongol invasions which lasted till the year 1301. The Mongols plundered and looted the city and the economy of the city collapsed. Under the Myinsaing Kingdom, Bagan became the capital of Burma in the year 1927. During the 15^th till the 19^th century, the region remained a pilgrimage destination. Thousands of temples were constructed during this era.

Tourist Places in Bagan:  

Ananda Temple:

Ananda Temple was constructed in the year 1105 by king Kyanzittha of Pagan Dynasty and temple is devoted to Lord Buddha is one of the most renowned and sacred temples in the city.

Bupaya Pagoda:

Bupaya Pagoda is situated at the distance of 80 kms from city center on the banks of River Ayeyarwady and was constructed by King Pyusawdi in 850 is one of the notable shrines in the city.

Dhammayangyi Temple:

Dhammayangyi Temple is situated at the distance of 85 kms from middle of the city and temple was constructed during 1167 to 1170 by the King Narathu is the largest temple in the city, which is visited by thousands of devotees throughout the year.

Thatbyinnyu Temple:

Thatbyinnyu Temple is situated at the distance of 85 kms from center of the city in Old Bagan city and has tallest pagoda measuring 66 meters was constructed in 12^th century.

Other Places to visit in Bagan:

• Gawdawpalin Temple
• Htilominlo Temple
• Lawkananda Pagoda
• Mahabodhi Temple
• Manuha Temple
• Mingalazedi Pagoda
• Myazedi Inscription
• Nanpaya Temple

Means of Commutation to Bagan:

Bagan is served by the Nyaung U Airport is sited at the distance of 80 kms and caters with international and domestic flights. There are daily domestic flights available to places such as Inle Lake, Heho, Kengtung, Thandwe, Mandalay and Yangon.

Bagan is well connected via rail links to places in Myanmar and there are regular trains commuting passengers from Bagan railway station to places such as Yangon and Mandalay.

Bagan has well established networks of roadways to places within the country Myanmar. There are Buses available daily to places such as Mandalay, Yangon, etc and vice versa.

Inter city transportation is facilitated by Buses, Ferry and Taxis.

Accommodation Options at Bagan:

Bagan is renowned for number of temples in the city which is visited by thousands of devotees throughout the year and there are plenty of hotels with remarkable interiors and gorgeous decors in Bagan which provides world class facilities to the customers and hospitality which range from $ 15 to $ 250 and above per day. Some of the names of these hotels are mentioned here below:

• Blue Bird
• Thiri Marlar Hotel Bagan
• The Hotel at Tharabar Gate
• Aureum Palace Hotel – Resort
• Amazing Bagan Resort
• Thande Hotel Bagan
• Kumudara Hotel
• Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort
• Aye Yar River View Hotel
• Thazin Garden Hotel

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Myanmar, Asia

Myanmar mostly known as Burma is a country on the Southeast Asian continent. Naypyidaw is the capital city of the country, Myanmar. The geographical coordinates puts the place at 19⁰45’ N and 96⁰6’ E. Myanmar spans over an area of 676,578 km². Its neighboring countries are Bangladesh, Laos, China, India and Thailand. From the year 1962, Burma is under the control of the military. The currency of Myanmar is known as Kyat.

History of Myanmar:

In the 12th and 13th century, Myanmar was ruled by two great empires namely the Khmer Empire and the Pagan Empire. During the period 1277 to 1301, Myanmar was invaded by the Mongols. From the period 1824 to 1948, the country Myanmar was under the British rule. Various national events and riots took place in Myanmar in the name of national freedom struggle against the oppression of the then British Raj. 4^th January 1948, witnessed the end of the British rule in Myanmar and marked the beginning of a new era in the history of Independent Myanmar. Military rule was enforced in Burma on 2^nd March 1962. This rule ended in the year 1974. From 1974 to 1988 country was ruled by a one-party system. Many protest and riots took place till the year 2008 when the Burmese Constitutional Referendum of 2008. The name of the country was changed to Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

People, Culture and Food of Myanmar:  

Languages spoken by the people of Myanmar are Burmese, Jingpho, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan. However, Burmese is the official language of the country. There are different religions worshipped in the country, Myanmar. Majority of the population of Myanmar, worship Buddhism, while others either worship Islam, Hinduism, Christianity or Jewish. Agriculture is the main occupation of this region.

Myanmar cuisine is a combination of Chinese, Indian and Mon and tourists can avail authentic and delicious vegetarian cuisines and seafood are common along the Coastline and Mohinga is considered the national dish of Myanmar.

Tourist Places in Myanmar:  

• Yangon
• Bago
• Golden Rock
• Mawlamyine
• Bagan
• Mount Popa
• Mandalay
• Pyln Oo Lwin (Maymyo)
• Inle Lake
• Kalaw
• Plndaya
• Kyalng Tong (Keng Tong)

Means of Commutation to Myanmar:

Myanmar is connected via airways to rest of the world. The Mandalay Airport and Yangoon Airport in Myanmar are the only airports that cater with international flights. Flights are available from Singapore, India, Bangkok, Malaysia, and Doha. There are also domestic airlines to move to any far locations within the country.

Myanmar is also connected via roadways to neighboring countries like China, India and Thailand.

There are no rail links in Myanmar that connects the country with other country. However there are intercity trains commuting passengers from one station to another.

Inter city transportation is facilitated by Buses, Ferry and Taxis.

Accommodation Options at Myanmar:

Myanmar has several tourism spots to visit and tourists can avail from economy, budget and luxury hotels in the country. For $ 20 tourists can avail rooms with attached bath and if tourists are running out of money they can find plenty of hotels which offers rooms for $ 10 to $ 15 but shared bath and luxury hotels $ 100 to $ 500 and above per day with world class facilities and hospitality. Some of the hotels in Myanmar are listed below:

• Blue Bird, Bagan
• Thiri Marlar Hotel Bagan
• The Hotel at Tharabar Gate
• Hotel by the Red Canal, Mandalay
• Rupar Mandalar Resort
• Mandalay Hill Resort
• Sedona Hotel Mandalay
• Myanmar Treasure Inle Lake, Taunggyi Hotels
• Inle Princess Resort, Taunggyi Hotels
• Inle Resort, Taunggyi Hotels
• Amazing Ngapali Resort, Ngapali
• Bayview –the Beach Resort, Ngapali
• Thande Beach Hotel, Ngapali
• The Strand Yangon
• Traders Hotel Yangon