Bagan in Depth – 2 days

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.

Sunset in Shwesandaw Pagoda

Meal: Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

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!

Sunset on the river

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch

Accommodation: n/a