Your base for exploring this tourist attraction is the heritage city of Bagan (formerly called Pagan). For travel information about Bagan, go to Bagan Travel Guide. To prepare for a trip to Myanmar, read also the Myanmar Travel Guide. Looking for budget accommodation? Use AsiaExplorers Budget Accommodation Guide, the no-frills website to cover your budget accommodation needs.
The Bagan Plain is one of the richest archaelogical sites in Asia. The plain of Bagan is located on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwady River. In this area of 40 square kilometres are 2217 ancient stupas, caves and other ruins of the 11th-13th centuries. Architecturally two main types of buildings can be classified in Bagan - the solid stupas and hollow temples.
It was here in Bagan that Buddhist was first introduced to Upper Burma. It was also here in Bagan that Myanmar art and architecture reached its peak.
Bagan Plains, Bagan.
Exploring the Sights in Bagan
Bagan was one of the first capitals of an ancient Burmese empire. Today it is one of the world's major heritage sites. Click enter to view the sights in Bagan.
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