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1. EXPLORE THE TEMPLES
The ancient capital of Bagan still has more than 2,000 temples, down from more than 10,000 during its heyday. The inhabitants of Bagan built stupas across the plains as an act of merit. At the height of the Bagan kingdom, even the middle class built their own stupas.
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The ancient capital of Bagan
Most of Bagan’s temples are located in the Bagan archaeological zone. And because the temples and pagodas are sacred places, visitors must show respect, remove their shoes before entering, wear modest clothes and follow proper behavior.
2. HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS
The temples of the ancient capital of Bagan are best viewed from a high vantage point, and there is no higher perspective than the one you will get from a hot air balloon flying through the air. Unlike helicopter flights, hot air balloon flights are relatively quiet, making for a great view of the Bagan plains.
The beauty of Bagan from above
3. EXPLORE THE LOCAL MARKET
To the west of Bagan is New Bagan, to the north is the old town of Nyaung-U, where Bagan airport is located. These are two densely populated areas. Therefore, you cannot miss Mani Sithu market in Nyaung-U located next to the main road near the central roundabout. Visitors can come here to visit, shop, enjoy cuisine and experience watching the daily activities of Bagan people.
Bagan Market
4. EXPLORE BAGAN BY BIKE
When the weather in the ancient capital of Bagan is cool, cycle on the dirt roads around the temples and roam at your own pace. But since the temples are spread out in the Bagan archaeological zone, you can only visit a few in a day.
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Explore Bagan by Bike
5. BUY HIGH – QUALITY LACQUERWARE
Lacquerware here is hand-carved and crafted using traditional materials and centuries-old recipes. Like many ancient crafts, lacquerware has a beauty that few modern products can match.
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Lacquerware
The town of Myinkaba near Bagan has been a centre of lacquerware production for centuries, developed by Siamese and Lanna migrants in the 1500s. Today’s lacquerware workshops use techniques that have changed little since their ancestors, from curing lacquerware in underground tunnels to carving designs into the lacquer by hand with a stylus.
Unlike other crafts, lacquerware improves over time, making antique lacquerware highly prized by collectors. Bagan lacquerware artisans favour black, yellow, green and red in their products, such as jewellery boxes, coasters, cups and vases, which are sold in shops along Myinkaba’s main street.
6. ENJOY THE FOOD
Thanks to the influx of foreign visitors, Bagan’s food scene has become more accessible over the years. When traveling from New Bagan to Nyaung-U, you can find restaurants serving traditional dishes from all over the world, not only Myanmar and Chinese restaurants, but also Thai, Indian, even Tibetan and British.
Mohinga, a Burmese fish noodle soup that is considered the national dish of Myanmar
7. ATTEND BAGAN’S BIGGEST FESTIVAL
The biggest festival in the ancient capital of Bagan, the Ananda Festival, takes place in January, on a day that coincides with the full moon of the Burmese month of Pyatho and the end of the harvest season. In the weeks leading up to the Ananda Festival, the area around the temple of the same name is packed with ox carts carrying pilgrims and their offerings.
Monks line up during the festival
Locals have set up a fairground near the temple, selling traditional Burmese food and other entertainment to visitors. The festival offers Buddhists from within and outside the area the opportunity to accumulate merit by donating food and clothing to monks.
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