Bagan in Depth – 2 days
By this Bagan 2-day itinerary, you may get closer to a location that is home to countless local and national temples, churches, and pagodas, especially the golden Shwedagon. The enchanted surroundings and the exquisite architecture make it difficult not to fall under their hypnotic spell. During these 2 days of Bagan in Depth, experience the Burmese culture through Nyaung market, then discover the surrounding villages and get relaxed when traveling by boat on the Irrawaddy river. Bagan with full of exciting moments are waiting for you to explore.
Highlights
Discover the symbolic Shwedagon Pagoda – the pride of Myanmar & Burmese people
Soak into the vibrant atmosphere of Nyaung U market in Bagan
Learn more about Bagan’s art and architecture by visiting well-known temples including Dhammayangyi, Htilominlo, and Sulamuni.
Visit the local’s factory and traditional handicrafts to get an insight into the production of Burmese people.
Marvel at some of the most famous temples in Bagan including Shwezigon, Dhammayangyi Temple, Ananda, Htilomino pagoda, etc
Take a domestic flight to Bagan this morning. Start your two-day trip to Bagan with a stop to Nyang U Market, a special market that lets visitors learn about Burmese culture by observing how locals go about their everyday lives.
Nyang U Market
Then proceed to Shwezigon Pagoda, which is regarded as one of Myanmar’s most important examples of religious architecture. It served as a model for stupas that were later constructed all over the nation and marked an important shift in the relationship between traditional Burmese religion and Theravada Buddhism.
Shwezigon Temple in Bagan
To see the amazing panoramic views of the surrounding monuments, keep going to Khay Min Ga Temple. The next stop is Ananda Temple, a magnificent example of combining architectural elements from India and Myanmar. The temple is home to four standing Buddhas, each of which faces a different direction. Visit a local lacquerware workshop after lunch so you may learn about the artisans’ traditional methods and view their distinctive and lovely creations from this serene region.
Ananda Temple
In the afternoon, head to some other famous temples in Bagan such as Dhammayangyi Temple, Htilominlo Temple or Sularmuni Temple, since the 12th century, absolutely a spectacular place to take pictures. Today’s highlight is the sunset beauty from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Then, transfer back to the hotel.
Our tour service offers a wonderful overview of Bagan’s history, culture, and local ways of life in addition to the temples. Visit the villages close to Bagan today to observe how the majority of Burmese people actually live. Later, as you tour Bagan by pony cart, which enables access to distant locations that are inaccessible to cars, you will see the city from a variety of angles. Transfer to the jetty where a private wooden river boat is waiting in the late afternoon.
Sitting under the shade or on the open-deck, you are able to be shown to fabulous views as you cruise down the Irrawaddy River to Shwezigon Pagoda. A private Myanmar boat tour on the river during sunset time will hopefully show you a marvelous sight. Relax and enjoy the scenery. Trip ends. We hope that you love this Bagan 2 day itinerary. Thank you for making your trip with us!
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