Tourism in Bagan: Ancient monuments attracts crowd of pilgrims

A large number of pilgrims from all over Myanmar flocked to the pagodas, cetis, stupas and religious edifices of Bagan Archeological zone, located in Nyaung-U Township, Mandalay Region. Also, hotels, motels and guest houses in Nyaung-U and Bagan MyoThit are full with guests from various regions and states.

Bagan Archeological zone is acknowledged for more than 3,700 magnificent pagodas, cetis and awe-inspiring religious monuments such as Shwezigon, LawkaNandar, Shwegugyi, AloTawPyae, Ananda and ShweSanDaw pagodas and also ThatbinnyuTemple.

Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking ancient architecture while experiencing the intricate carvings, monumental sculptures, artistic paintings, inked and stone inscriptions of ancient historical pagodas and stunning sunset from mountain viewpoint.  Visitors are significantly bustling especially in weekends and gazetted holidays in Bagan, providing job opportunities and substantial incomes for local tour guides and residents.