Bagan, in the past which was known as Pagan, is the place where the heart of the country ancient architecture lies. It is located in the upper part of Myanmar and is the capital of Myanmar’s first dynasty. More than 2,000 temples and stupas are located in the area and can be found along the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady river spreading in 42 square kilometers of a dessert like plain geographical location. Pagodas can be found mostly covered in reddish color and religious monuments which were built more than 1,500 years ago and it can be said that Bagan, is the most memorable place for visitors coming to Myanmar.
There are different methods of transportations are available such as: by car, horse cart or by cycling for those who would like to do sightseeing around Bagan. What is more, visitors can also enjoy an idyllic sunset boat trip along the Ayeyarwaddy river to enjoy the beautiful sunset while enjoying a cold drink.
The most interesting fact about Bagan is where visitors can observe and learn about the changes of traditions and cultures in different dynasties where those had been recorded as picture gallery around almost every Pagodas’ walls with the form of ancient paintings. This is not the end of what Bagan has to offer to visitors, yet for those who would love to enjoy one of the most beautiful moment in a day; they can also enjoy in a different way by watching dim sunset over the ancient temples, which make everyone to believe that they are sitting back in 1,500 years ago.
Moreover, for those who love the fine arts of the local architecture, they can bring back along to home in different forms such as lacquer-ware, bamboo arts and local tradition clothing. Local people have been maintaining the unique architecture for centuries and those mementos will always reminds the visitors of how beautiful Bagan is and its unique architecture regardless of where they are.
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