Bagan is the present-day standard Burmese pronunciation of the Burmese word Pugan (ပုဂံ), derived from Old Burmese Pukam (ပုကမ်). Its classical Pali name is Arimaddanapura (အရိမဒ္ဒနာပူရ, …

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Jul 6, 2019 · While the evidence of practices of merit-making are common in many Buddhist sites and areas, the influences established in the Bagan period, and the scale and diversity of expressions, …

Mar 28, 2025 · Bagan is located in central Myanmar, about 110 miles (180 km) southwest of Mandalay city. The most popular way to get to Bagan is by air or road, although you can also go by train or …

Oct 27, 2025 · Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Myanmar, is renowned for its ancient temples and stupas, having flourished as the capital of the Pagan Kingdom since the 9th century.

Bagan, also spelled Pagan, on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world, many dating …

While Bagan is often described as an archaeological landscape, it is an active heritage site with functioning temples central to the local, national and international Buddhist communities.

Discover the soul of Myanmar in Bagan, one of Asia’s most breathtaking archaeological wonders. With over 2,000 ancient temples and pagodas, golden sunsets, misty mornings, and peaceful countryside, …

1 day ago · Step into the heart of Bagan, where ancient temples, rich culture, and breathtaking landscapes await.

You can visit Bagan all year round as there is no actual rainy season like in the lower parts of Myanmar. With more than 1,500 years of history, beautiful local art, such as lacquer ware, basket and cloth …