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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 interesting shops selling popular souvenirs, locally produced textiles, and other interesting accessories. Pay special attention to seashell crafts - locals use shells to make original home accessories. You can even find decorative shell curtains and charming lamps. Decorative Buddhist figurines and sculptures are widely spread in local shops. Many travelers buy sun umbrellas as a souvenir to remember their exotic trip. Besides, Bagan has several art workshops where they sell unique teak wood carvings and other works of art. Among inexpensive souvenirs, it is worth noting all kinds of wooden accessories and tableware, which are made exclusively by hand here. For more expensive gifts, check out one of the local jewelry stores. They sell chic jewelry with rubies, sapphires, and other gemstones. Local jewelry is not only unusually beautiful but also attractively priced. Try to avoid buying jewelry in regular souvenir shops where it is much easier to fall for a fake. Ladies will have a lot of fun choosing local organic cosmetics. Almost all cosmetic products are made by hand from natural ingredients. In New Bagan, you can visit an interesting shopping complex called Bagan House where they sell a lot of local goods. The complex houses several shops of various profiles. The latter offer amazing … Read further

Our guide to Bagan

Shopping, streets and outlets

Special souvenirs, the likes of which can’t be found in other stores, can be bought in Kaung Set. It presents many original wood crafts and will appeal to fans of practical memorable gifts. Here you can choose cute wicker baskets and other similar souvenirs like wicker plates, which are not expensive at all. One of the most interesting markets in Bagan can be found not far from the Ananda Temple. … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Trips to the neighboring villages are also very popular among tourists. Of special interest is the village of Yandabo where you can get acquainted with the interesting traditions and culture of local people. Clay pots and bowls have been produced for many years here, and several historic workshops are still functioning. Guests are always warmly welcome here. For a small fee, you can even take a few pottery lessons … Open

Cultural excursion through Bagan - things to see

Be sure to pay attention to the beautiful pagodas. Somingyi is considered one of the most unusual of them. Its name literally translates as "shining diamond." The pagoda's outer walls are decorated with small mirrors, so it shines like a huge diamond in the sun. The best time to admire the pagoda is sunrise or sunset when the sunlight reflection looks especially impressive. It's impossible to admire Somingyi on a … Open

Bagan sightseeing

Historians think that Bagan was founded in 850. This was a period of time full of bloody battles for the throne. The palace coups became so frequent that they turned into a real disaster for local people. Two centuries after the foundation of the city, Anawrahta became the king of the region. He was the founder of the Pagan Empire. Thanks to his reign, the empire was growing in size by conquering the adjacent … Open

Nature and parks of Myanmar-Burma

Insurance. Individual tourists can visit Myanmar without medical insurance. It is possible to get a visa without it, but do count even on first aid without insurance. Don’t forget about mosquitos that can be less or more active in different areas. Hotels usually use repellents in their territory and use mosquito nets. Tourists cannot always get the same level of protection by themselves. When planning a backpack vacation, it is better to refrain from sleeping in tents everywhere. Ask local guides first to make sure that the area is safe for camping. It is always a good idea to sleep at a hotel. Do not try to save on insurance, this is reckless. … Open

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