Culture Tour in Ancient City

Bagan is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Burma (Myanmar). It is located in the dry central plains of the country, on the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy River. We can find archaeological environment, 10,000 Buddhist ancient temples, high lights of historic pagoda and monasteries.

Day 1: Yangon - Bagan 

Early morning, domestic flight to Bagan. Upon arrival, full day of sightseeing, starting with busy local market and continuing with visits to a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples. Included are: Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th Century as a religious shrine, Ku Byauk Gyi, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes, Khay Minga Temple, noted for its spectacular panoramic view of the area’s many monuments and Ananda Temple, with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior, Thatbyinnyu Temple- the highest building in the Bagan plain. Proceed to Bupaya Pagoda Or Mingala Zedi Stupa to watch sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Day 2: Bagan 

After breakfast at hotel, visit to local market and continue of a lacquer craft men’s workshop in nearby Myinkaba village. Continue sightseeing to Manuha Temple, built in the Mon style in 1059, Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone monuments, said to have been the palace of King Manuha, Myingaba Gubyaukgyi Temple, noted for mural paintings under the protection of Unesco. The Archaeological Museum, with a collection of bronze, stone and lacquer Buddha images, clothes and gems, is also visited. Overnight at Hotel in Bagan.

Day 3: Bagan - Yangon 

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Yangon.