Bagan is famous for its ancient temples and pagodas. Each historical monument is unique here. One of the most spectacular and amazing is Ananda Temple, the first mention of which dates back to the late 11th century. According to one of the legends, King Kyanzittha ordered the execution of the architect who developed a project of the temple. After the construction was completed, the temple turned out to be much more beautiful than the royal palace, which greatly angered the ruler. He decided to get rid of the talented architect so that he could no longer erect similar amazing buildings. Within the temple walls, you can see hundreds of Buddha statues, some of which reach 10 meters in height. Many Buddhist artifacts are kept inside, so this temple is one of the most revered among both locals and pilgrims.
In Bagan, shopping enthusiasts should take a stroll through the colorful local markets where they can buy all kinds of interesting handicrafts. In the new town, you will find many … 
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Long time ago, people founded a settlement and called it Bagan. This ancient city in Myanmar is also famous as “the city of a thousand temples”. It is a miracle that this historical site … Open
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In addition to beautiful temples, Bagan invites its guests to interesting museums. The Bagan Archaeological Museum receives hundreds of visitors every day. This museum opened in 1904 is located in the heart of the historic district and occupies an amazing historic building. Today, the museum displays a collection of archaeological artifacts that were discovered within the city and around it. A large part of the exhibits is related to Buddhist culture. In the museum, you can see ancient Buddha statues and religious artifacts that were found on the territory of ancient temples. Many of the sculptures are over a thousand years old, while ancient artifacts made of gold are of particular interest.
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Several ancient monasteries have been preserved in Bagan and its environs. A tour of Ananda Oakkyaung Monastery promises to be exciting. It is one of the few architectural objects in the region built of bricks. The construction of the monastery took place in the 12th century. Unlike many other architectural landmarks of Bagan, which have been completely rebuilt in recent years, this monastery hasn't undergone a major renovation. Today, many of its elements look exactly as they did more than 800 years ago.
City tours, excursions and tickets in Bagan and surroundings
Iconic cultural sights of Myanmar-Burma
The period of British colonization was not only the time of plundering but also the period of building complex engineering structures. The Goteik viaduct is definitely one of them. This is a railway trestle that is a bridge above a 102-meter-deep canyon. The first train ran on the viaduct yet in 1900. In order to see this old road, tourists need to take a ride between the towns of Pyin Oo Lwin and Lashio. Inle Lake is one more wondrous landmark that attracts numerous guests. The region near this lake is the location of the Jumping Cat Monastery. There are only six monks in this small monastery, and their main occupation is to teach cats to do different circus-type tricks. It is really interesting to watch these performances.
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