Location: Bagan
Top Things to do in Bagan
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Bagan (Burmese: ပုဂံ; MLCTS: pu.gam, IPA: [bəɡàɴ]; formerly Pagan) is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom's height between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2,200 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day.
Restaurants in Bagan
1. Bagan Temples
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5.0 based on 6,494 reviews
An area of 42 sq km houses thousands of richly decorated pagodas & temples.
Reviewed By Harrison-F-Carter - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Absolutely loved it here - now one of our favourite ever places. Getting up at 5.30am to see the sunrise and balloons sets a wonderful tone to the day and seeing the temples - and hiring e-bikes was just wonderful - they were plenty fast enough and you are just free to go where you please, independently with just a dusty breeze upon you - worth bringing a face mask. Loved it here...
2. Oriental Ballooning Bagan
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5.0 based on 1,169 reviews
Oriental Ballooning offers hot-air balloon flights over the ancient temple zone of Bagan, flying each morning from the start of October until mid April. Our baskets hold a maximum of 12 passengers, with no more than 3 people to a compartment, giving you the very best platform from which to see the awe inspiring temples, stupas and monasteries.
3. One Bagan Tours
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5.0 based on 569 reviews
Bagan is one of the most popullar country in the world.Most of people know myanmar means not only smile country but also very helpful.That is why we make new tour in this webpage to run the travel and most easy to find and help the traveller get the right information about myanmar.Our service more polite for any traveller who come from different corner of the country. please Enjoin with Us here
4. Balloons over Bagan
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5.0 based on 2,057 reviews
Launched in 1999, the family run Balloons over Bagan provides awe-inspiring flights over the ancient temples of Bagan. From our intimate Premium Service 8 passenger balloons with a maximum of 2 people in each compartment for that special occasion, to our 16 passenger balloons ideal for families or larger groups with only 4 in each compartment, all our balloons provide a spacious platform for unrivaled views. We are the only company in the industry with full time, on-site, maintenance engineers and inspectors, reflected in our 19 years safety record, free of accidents or incidents. Our insurance policy placed directly with Lloyds of London, provides the most comprehensive cover in the country, reflecting our integrity and reputation for safety.
5. Grasshopper Adventures
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5.0 based on 259 reviews
Grasshopper Adventures offer daily departing, join-in tours by bicycle of Bagan, the surrounding area and of Myanmar as a whole. We use our impeccably maintained bikes to host riders of all abilities from beginners and families to experienced riders. We have tours to suit all tastes and these are delivered by our charming, experienced and engaging guides.
6. Golden Eagle Ballooning Myanmar
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5.0 based on 555 reviews
BOUTIQUE BALLOON FLIGHTS OVER THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE ZONE OF BAGAN, MYANMAR! As we gently lift you into the air and drift with the wind's breezes, you will witness the majesty and panorama of the ancient city of Bagan and its surroundings. One of the most important archaeological sites in Asia and possibly the world, the thousands of temples at Bagan sit on a dry agricultural plain wedged in a bend of the imperious Irrawaddy River. Here is your opportunity to get some of the most stunning memories of your visit to this extraordinary place, and snap some of the best photographs you will ever take. Come and fly with us!
7. Pennywort Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 131 reviews
We offer morning or afternoon cooking classes. The morning class starts at the New Bagan market at 07.30am where we browse and do some shopping the walk to my house for cooking and lunch. The afternoon class starts at my house at 3:30 pm and we chat, cook and enjoy dinner. Our aim is to introduce you not only to Myanmar food but also our culture, lifestyle and how food and dining is a key part of our social life. We are not professional chefs, we just love sharing food and stories with travellers. The class is at our house with local cooking equipment and traditional recipes- part of it is hands-on and part is demonstration. The menu includes soup, salad and main course. We do require advance bookings so that we can prepare. Please let us know your name, your hotel (in case we need to contact you) and any food allergies or dietary requirements. The class is 20 USD per person (Please note that we cannot accept credit cards!) which includes the class, all food and drinking water, tea and coffee. 20% of the tour price going to the Kuthodaw Library, a library we set up to promote reading to the young people in our neighbourhood. We do hope you will come cook with us! Please let me know if you have further questions. Thank you, Maythu
Reviewed By 109jessieg
May's cooking class has been a highlight of my time in Myanmar. I have done it twice, in the morning and the afternoon and loved them both. May's is a wonderful host and the experience is incredibly authentic and warm. The food is excellent, varied and fine for both vegan and vegetarians. May also shares the recipes with you via email which is great! Visiting the markets in the morning tour is a rare insight into the local life in Bagan, and shouldn't be missed. If you can, bring along children's books to donate to May's community library.
8. Bagan Private Tour
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
Hello(Mingalabar) My name is Zaw from Bagan.I am a private tour guide and tuk-tuk driver.If you go with me around for your visit in Bagan,it'll be beneficial for you.Because i's born and bred in this area.So that i can show you where the best you can take picture and which places the best to show you.Let me share my local knowledge and the best service to you. Please contact me either mail or WhatsApp. Warmly welcome to you from our private tour.
9. Shwezigon Paya
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4.5 based on 1,064 reviews
Reviewed By JoyBoseRoy - Bengaluru, India
This is a huge pagoda complex in Bagan. It includes the main pagoda and also many smaller temples. The atmosphere is very inspiring and devotional, with many devotees circumambulating, chanting, offering incense or meditating around the pagoda. There is a huge variety of architectures of the smaller temples and the main pagoda, which makes it so unique and a must visit. There is a walkway from the main Bagan road (leading to other main temples like Ananda temple), which goes via a number of markets selling Burmese traditional clothes, lacquerware etc. The pagoda can get a little crowded in the evenings. All in all, this beautiful golden pagoda is a must see for all visitors to Bagan.
10. Ananda Temple
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4.5 based on 1,974 reviews
Reviewed By JoyBoseRoy - Bengaluru, India
This is the most beautiful ad most famous temple in Bagan. The temple complex consists of long walkways from all the four directions. There is a huge standing buddha in each of the four directions, in the main shrine. There are also multiple smaller shrines in the complex, including Buddha figures in different sitting and standing postures. There are multiple paintings as well, on the walls. There are two layers of walls surrounding the main shrine (with 4 standing Buddha figures in 4 directions) and these walls are filled with amazing painted windows and sculptures which are a joy to behold. The exterior of the temple is also majestic, especially in the early morning and evening. There are lots of shops in the corridors and also outside the temple complex, selling all kinds of Burmese handicrafts, clothes, lacquerware, buddha idols etc. Being the main temple in Bagan, this is often crowded, with lots of devotees praying or offering flowers at the Buddha shrines.
