Highlights of Old Bagan

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Enjoy your city tour including a visit to Ananda Temple; it is the finest largest and best preserved of all the Bagan temples. The temple is said to represent the endless wisdom of the Buddha.
Next stop will visit That Byin Nyu Temple; it is Bagan’s tallest temple at almost 200 ft. In a monastery compound slightly southwest of the temple there are stone supports which one held the temple's huge bronze bell. Northeast of the temple stands a small Tally Pagoda this was built of one brick per 10,000 bricks used in the main temple.
Then we will continue to visit Shwegugyi Temple; it is a large single story temple set on a large and tall (c. 13 feet) platform. There are three square receding upper terraces with corner spires or stupas at each corner on top of the central block.
Last stop will visit Bupaya Pagoda; it is situated right on the river bank of the Ayeyarwady. The shape is extraordinary being in the shape of a gourd. The Bupaya is set on a polygonal platform made up of a series of crenulated semi-circular terraces overlooking the river; it has long served as a conspicuous landmark for river travelers.

Dress Code: For religious reason, the modest and decent dress is required such as wearing to cover your knees. Shoes must be removed before entering the Pagoda since most religious grounds not allow wearing shoes, sandal, thong or flip-flop and socks. Hats and sunglasses will be useful for tropical zone in Bagan.

Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from hotels at 9 am or 2 pm.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours.
Languages: English.