• Bagan Map

  Bagan Map and Area of Bagan

  Way before Yangon became Myanmar's capital, another city served as the capital of Burma: Bagan. Officially known as 'Bagan Archaeological Zone' and formerly called Pagan, this city served as the seat of power for the first Burmese empire. Bagan can be found 190km south of Mandalay and 690km north of Yangon, and covers an area of 42sqkm. Bagan covers three principal areas: Nyaung U, Old Bagan and New Bagan.

  Because Bagan is an ancient town, tourists can expect to see countless temples and pagodas in the area, specifically those which were built by Burma's ancient kings and rulers. Attractions in Bagan include the Shwezigon Pagoda (built by King Anawrahta and completed by King Kyanzittha), Thatbyinnyu Temple (constructed by King Alaungsithu) and Dhammayangyi Temple (King Narathu). Other Bagan attractions include the Gawdawpalin Temple, Sulmani Temple, Ananda Temple, Htilominlo Temple, Bu Pagoda, and Nan Pagoda.

  Bagan is an ideal tourist destination all year round thanks to its climate. This city does not have a rainy season, which sets it apart from cities found in lower Myanmar. Hence, tourists can visit and explore ancient Bagan anytime they want.
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  1. The Strand Yangon 4.5/ 5    
  2. Sule Shangri-La Yangon 4.5/ 5    
  3. Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon 4.4/ 5    
  4. Hotel Grand United (Ahlone Branch) 4.0/ 5    
  5. Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel 4.3/ 5    
  6. Sedona Hotel Yangon 4.1/ 5    
  7. The Lake Garden Nay Pyi Taw MGallery Collection 4.6/ 5    
  8. Hilton Nay Pyi Taw 4.1/ 5    
  9. PARKROYAL Nay Pyi Taw 4.0/ 5    
  10. Bagan Lodge 4.7/ 5    

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  Tours

  1. Flight of the Gibbon™ Zipline Tour
  2. Elephant Jungle Trekking & River Rafting Full-Day Tour
  3. Excursion to Ancient Temples
  4. Full-Day Excursion to Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle
  5. Night Safari Tour
  6. Mountain Bike Tour with Chiang Dao Cave Visit
  7. 2-Day Chiang Dao Trek
  8. 2-Day Mountain Biking Adventure in Chiang Dao
  9. Overnight Segway Ride & Ziplline Tour
  10. White Water Rafting Adventure

Map of Bagan

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