About Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar. One of the richest archaeological sites in Asia, it is located on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Also being the capital of first Myanmar Empire, Bagan covers an area of 42 sq. km containing over 2000 well-preserved pagodas and temples of the 11th - 13th century.

There are daily flights between Yangon and Bagan which take an hour and ten minutes. There are regular Express Coach services to Bagan from Yangon and Mandalay. There are also regular flights from Mandalay and Heho to Bagan which take only 20 minutes. Express Trains from Yangon and Mandalay stop at Thazi Junction, from where it is accessible to Bagan by a 3 hour drive. There is a double-decker steamer service between Mandalay and Bagan and a luxury cruise ’Road to Mandalay’ by E & O Express.

Bagan and Nyaung U have hotels and guest houses or motels with modern facilities at reasonable prices.