Bagan
Nyaung-Oo Market, a typical Upper Myanmar market place relied upon by
a hub of villages and towns neighboring around.
Shwe-zi-gon Pagoda, an exquisite feature of Myanmar stupa built on
sandstones.
Kyan-sit-thar U-min, a tunnel with fine intricate paintings; Wet-kyi-in
Gu-byuk-kyi Temple with ancient mural paintings of Jartaka scenes; Hti-lo-min-lo
Temple, famous for its plaster carvings; and Shwe-gu-gyi Temple with
fine stucco carvings.
Mya-ze-di Pagoda and its famous stone pillar inscribed with four
languages; Myin-ga-ba Gu-byauk-kyi.
Archeological Museum.
Ananda Temple, a temple of massive and finest brick works.
That-byin-nyu Temple, rising to a height of 201 feet above the ground
overlooking other monuments around.
Bu-pa-ya close to Ayeyarwaddy river and a fine place to enjoy sunset
view.
Mount Popa lies some 50 km southeast of Bagan. Mount Popa is 1,500
meters high extinct volcano with patches of lush green forest. Climbing
of the Revered Hillock of Popa, called Taung-ka-lat, is exhilarating
with scenic beauties of Bagan Plain and majestic Mount Popa proper at
the other side. Taung-ka-lat is a volcanic plug and 400 feet above its
base. Sheltered stair case of 777 steps lead up to the top where shrines
and pagodas are clustered.
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