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BAGAN
BAGAN

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Bagan (The Land of a Thousand Temples) is one of Myanmar’s most captivating destinations - a place where ancient history and spiritual devotion blend seamlessly in a landscape that feels timeless. Situated in central Myanmar, Bagan is a highlight of any Myanmar itinerary, attracting travelers who seek to explore its vast plains filled with more than 2,000 Buddhist temples, stupas, and pagodas. It’s the perfect place for those interested in Bagan tours, whether arranged through the best travel agency in Vietnam or as part of a personalized Bagan holiday package.
Known for its breathtaking beauty, Bagan’s legendary landscape transforms into a golden spectacle at sunrise and sunset, offering unforgettable moments for photographers and spiritual travelers alike. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019, Bagan holds a special allure for history lovers and honeymooners, offering a peaceful, mystical, and timeless atmosphere that captures the soul. Exploring Bagan by bicycle or on foot, you’ll find countless temples and pagodas - each with its own story of devotion, craftsmanship, and enduring heritage.
Bagan was once the vibrant capital of the Pagan Kingdom, which flourished between the 9th and 13th centuries and laid the foundation for modern Myanmar. At its height, this kingdom saw the construction of over 10,000 temples and pagodas, and today, around 2,200 remain. This remarkable concentration of sacred architecture made Bagan a center of Theravada Buddhism, where ancient murals, relics, and inscriptions reveal the rich spiritual traditions that continue to thrive.
Despite enduring centuries of earthquakes and invasions, Bagan has remained a vital pilgrimage site for devotees and curious travelers alike. Whether you’re crafting a unique Bagan tour or booking a comprehensive Bagan vacation package, this ancient city promises a journey into Myanmar’s fascinating history and profound spirituality. For travelers looking to experience Bagan, every sunrise unveils a new opportunity for exploration - a place where the past and present harmoniously coexist.

Activities

Our pick: Early waking up to enjoy the best sunrise on earth for Sunrise Bagan Tour; Balloon tours over the Bagan ; Visiting vestiges by horse carts and discovering every diversified artwork at each stupa or tower in Bagan.

Using bikes or horse-carts instead of vehicles in order to keep the area clean, quiet and and not to scare the local’s cattle.

Staying at a hotel near the river, enjoying local food with the locals, strolling around Nyang-U and visiting Swezigon pagoda at sunset time.

Giving jobs to the locals by travelling to/from Yangon and Mandalay via night deluxe bus, or riverway when possible, instead of flights.

Great place for meditation, religious tours, education tours and theme tour about fine-arts.