Bagan is the most important tourist destination in Myanmar, where it still retains more than 2,000 different temples and shrines with bold time stamps everywhere. Coming here, you will not only enjoy beautiful and peaceful views but also enjoy delicious food and discover the unique features of the indigenous culture. Below are some famous site in Bagan that you should not skip:

Nyaung Oo Market

Shwezigon Pagoda

Thatbyinnyu Temple

Dhammayangyi Temple 

Sulamani Temple

Ananda and Shwesandaw

If you have opportunities come to Yangon, you shouldn't skip those interesting activities which are listed below:

Balloon trip above Bagan

Visit Nyaung Oo Market

Visit some famous Temple of Bagan

Try Myanmar buffet in a local restaurant

The best time to visit Bagan is from November to February next year. However, this is also the peak time in Myanmar, so you must book everything in advance, from air tickets or train tickets, hotel accommodation to sightseeing tours.

Flight: If you want to save time, airline is the fastest way to get to Bagan. Many domestic airlines from Mandalay, Heho and Yangon have direct flights to Nyaung U airport (the airport closest to Bagan). One flight takes 30-40 minutes from Heho, and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Yangon.

Bus: Taking a bus day or night is the way most tourists choose because the bus system in Bagan is very good and not expensive. The bus routes to Bagan depart from Yangon, Mandalay, Nyaung Shwe, Taunggyi, Kalaw and Pyin Oo Lwin. The bus stops at a bus stop every few hours, and provides complimentary wet towels and bottled water to guests.

What you should bring for your trip in Bagan?

When you travel on Bagan tours, you must wear long-sleeved clothes because Temple and Pagoda culture. NOT all travel destinations all allowed to take photos.  The following offers information on important travel considerations during your Bagan tours.

Is Bagan safe for Travel?

Bagan is safe for travelers. Myanmar is a country mostly Buddhist, so people are also very gentle. The local people here are always friendly and eager to welcome tourist.

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Bagan is great for families. You can have your children going a lot of beautiful place where you can have a lovely family photo. A lot of pagoda is a chance for your children to learn about culture of a country.

Bagan have many famous and beautiful pagoda, so seniors can visit those one like a religious tour. Unique culinary is also very great with senior.

Bagan is a good destination for couple. You and  your sweetie can go to the pagoda and pray for a forever love. Join a balloon tour in Bagan is really romantic for couple. Together visiting some other famous site to take photos for keeping memory a good idea.