BAGAN
BAGAN
Bagan, an ancient city located in the Mandalay region is one of the most
visited places by tourists in the country. The city served as the
capital of Myanmar from the 9th to 13th centuries. It was the capital of
the Pagan kingdom, the kingdom which unified regions that constitute
the Myanmar of today. The Bagan Archaeological Zone is the main
attraction of the country and is one of the richest archaeological sites
in Southeast Asia. Situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady
River, the temples of Bagan leaves one awestruck. Bagan has
approximately 2000 ancient monuments and pagodas strewn all over Bagan.
The monuments are located on the land between the river bank and the
Turintaung range. Although Bagan is most famous for its historic
monuments, it has a lot more to offer. Tourists can visit nearby local
villages and watch people weaving cotton. Bagan is famous for ancient
craft, especially in lacquer. It is also famous for its mural painting,
oil processing and palm sugar production.
Source from :Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.
Source from :Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.