Bagan is one of the richest archaeological site in Southeast Asia with more than 13,000 temples once stood, there are some 2,200 monuments still standing and some 2,000 in ruins.
Time, man, particularly invaders, and earthquakes, have taken their toll but the most important monuments have been restored to their original grandeur.
Bagan's peak time coincided with Myanmar's architectural peak time in 1044 with King Anawratha's ascension to the throne. Only one year after King Anawratha's conversion to Buddhism in 1056 by a Mon monk, Shin Arahan, he went to war against the Mon town of Thaton to gain possession of holy Buddhist scripts, the Tripitaka.
During your Bagan tour, you'll visit places like Nyaung U Farmer's Market, temples and the most important monuments like Shwezigon Pagoda.Bagan is one of the richest archaeological site in Southeast Asia with more than 13,000 temples once stood, there are some 2,200 monuments still standing and some 2,000 in ruins.
Time, man, particularly invaders, and earthquakes, have taken their toll but the most important monuments have been restored to their original grandeur.
Bagan's peak time coincided with Myanmar's architectural peak time in 1044 with King Anawratha's ascension to the throne. Only one year after King Anawratha's conversion to Buddhism in 1056 by a Mon monk, Shin Arahan, he went to war against the Mon town of Thaton to gain possession of holy Buddhist scripts, the Tripitaka.
During your Bagan tour, you'll visit places like Nyaung U Farmer's Market, temples and the most important monuments like Shwezigon Pagoda.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Pagoda Sightseeing
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Today you'll be visiting amazing pagodas in Bagan like Ananda Temple "mother of all temples" and Shwezigon Pagoda, the most venerated in Myanmar as it enshrines Buddha's tooth. We'll finish today's tour at the Gubyaukgyi temple (Wetkyi-Inn) known for its wall paintings depicting scenes from the Jataka life stories of the Buddha.
Accommodation
Hotel Yadnarbon Bagan★3 star
Activities
Shwezigon Pagoda
Ananda Temple
Gubyaukgyi Temple
Lacquerware Workshop
Horse and Cart Ride in Old Bagan
Transportations
Minivan from Bagan Nyaung-U Airport to Old Bagan
Destinations
Nyaung-U
Mandalay Region
Myin Ka Bar
New Bagan
Old Bagan
Day 2
Salay Day Tour
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Salay is located 36 km south of Bagan. Today, you'll head out to the countryside with your guide to visit the temples of Mingun and Salay. Salay was the home of famous writer and poet of Bagan era called “Salay U Ponya” whose works are still studied and referred by many modern Myanmar scholars. Following the river, you'll make your way to and from Salay at a leisurely pace, arriving back in Bagan in time for another spectacular sunset.
Accommodation
Hotel Yadnarbon Bagan★3 star
Activities
Nanphaya Temple
Yoke Sone Kyaung
Salay House
Transportations
Minivan from Old Bagan to Sa Lay
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
New Bagan
Myin Ka Bar
Sa Lay
Day 3
Nyaung U Market & Sat Sat Yo Village Tour
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Nyaung U Market is a local market in Bagan; arriving early, we'll start the day as locals do, by perusing streets stalls in search of a delicious breakfast and buying some fruits and vegetables. After breakfast, we'll go to the hidden village of Sat Sat Yo where the peculiar hair-style of Myanmar kids welcomes you to explore the ways of life.
Accommodation
Hotel Yadnarbon Bagan★3 star
Activities
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over BaganOptional Activity: AU$ 652 per person
Nyaung U Market
Sat Sat Yo Village
Biking around Bagan
Transportations
Minivan from Old Bagan to Nyaung-U
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
New Bagan
Old Bagan
Nyaung-U
Day 4
Transfer to the Airport
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You might have some time to do some last-minute shopping in the morning before you are transferred to the airport for your departing flight.
Transportations
Minivan from Old Bagan to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport: AU$ 102 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
New Bagan
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
11 activities
3 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 762/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Myanmar in 4 days
3-star accommodation
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