Bagan

The major Tourist attraction of the Bagan is 193 km (120 miles) South of Mandalay and lies on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy river. Bagan is one of the most wondrous archaeological sites in Asia. Bagan is a royal capital of the first Myanmar Empire, Bagan covers an area of 42 sq. km containing over 2000 well preserved pagodas and temples of the 11th – 13th century. Some of these monuments are temples like the Ananda and Dhammayangyi while others are pagodas such as the Shwezigon and Shwesandaw.

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 & Environs

Mount Popa

Mt. Popa is situated in Kyaukpadaung Township of central Myanmar, 50 km South east of Bagan. It is an extinct Volcano and 1580 m above sea level. It is the legendary home of the ' nats' or spirits. The Mount Popa area has also been designated as a National Park, a perfect place for eco-tourism.

Sale (Sa-Lay)

Sale is a colorful old religious center in central Myanmar, about 15 km South of Bagan, down the Ayeyarwaddy River. Places of interest are U Pone Nya Museum, formerly the Yoke Sone Manastery, exhibits antigue lacquerwares, Wooden reliefs and a large standing gilded Buddha Image. You can enjoy the beauty of this compact city of colonial buildings.