Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar and 500km away north of Yangon.It's reach by flight 1:20 hr, by road takes 9 hr from Yangon and by river 9 hr from Mandalay. Bagan is founded at 10th century and today it's become one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia.
It's located on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Bagan
is the first capital of Myanmar Empire and covers an area of 42 sq.km
with 2231 well-preserved pagodas and temples of the 11th – 13th century.
Bagan is not only famous for the monuments but also can study the ways of people and some handcraft such as lacquerware.
Bagan is a highlight of any trip to Myanmar. So, a minimum one-night stay is essential to recover the main site such as Shwezigon, Ananada Temple, Gubyaukgyi Temple, Manuha Temple, Dammayangyi Temple, Thatbaynyu Temple, Htilominlo Pagoda, Shwesandaw and etc…