Bagan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ancient city in Myanmar
About Bagan
Bagan, also spelledPagan, on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration ofBuddhisttemples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world, many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building is highly significant in Buddhism with each component taking on spiritual meaning. When comparing this immense archaeological site to other archaeological gems of Southeast Asia, theAngkorsites, an analogy with food is apt: savouring the Angkor sites is like a Chinese Lauriat banquet where the temples are presented in grand and exquisite servings and takes a long time (about 10 to 15 minutes) to get from one to the next. Bagan is served up Spanish tapas-style, in small bite size servings, often in frequent intervals and
Top Attractions in Bagan
Explore the best things to see and do in Bagan:
- ★Ananda Temple
- ★Bagan Archeological Museum
- ★Bagan Nan Myint Tower
- ★Balloons over Bagan
- ★Buddhist Initiation Rites
- ★Bulethi
- ★Bu Paya Stupa
- ★Dhamma Yangyi Temple
Where to Eat in Bagan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Black Bamboo
- 🍴Khine Wah Tea House
- 🍴Mahar Bagan
- 🍴Restaurant Row
- 🍴South end of Bagan-Nyaung U, Lanmadaw 3 Rd
- 🍴Star Beans
Where to Stay in Bagan
- 🏨Amazing Bagan Resort
- 🏨Areindmar Hotel
- 🏨Aung Mingalar Hotel
- 🏨Crown Prince Hotel
- 🏨Eden Motel
- 🏨Eden Motel II
Bagan Travel Guide Sections
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