Tour Guide, Mandalay, Myanmar
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Bagan: is home to the larges area of Buddhist temples,pagodas,stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 13th centuries.Dotted with thousands of temples and pagodas,some dating back hundreds of years and some are rebuilt after the devastation of large earthquake in 1975. One cannot forget Sunrise and Sunset of panoramic view from Bagan with thousands of Pagodas. Riding with Horse-carts between the Pagodas and sunset from the boat on the Ayeyarwaddy river are the memorable moments you can do during your trips in Bagan.
Cause Bagan lies in the dry zone of middle Myanmar, it is accessible in every season. lacquer ware from Bagan has the most cultural distinction and traditional value to all Myanmar. Horse-carts and lacquerware workshops remain as the main income sources for the local people in Bagan.Popa Mountain in this region,about 1500 meters high, is famous as the Oasis in dry zone and the resident for the Nats(Spirits). One can enjoy the charming of Ayeyarwaddy River, along the Boat trip from Mandalay to Bagan.
Shwezigon Pagoda: the prototype for all the stupas in Myanmar.It was founded by King Anawratha in 11th century after the conquer of Mon Kingdom from lower Myanmar. The sandstones, which used to built this Pagoda were got from the 11 km far Tuyin taung.Now was the Shwezigon Pagoda one of the main attractions from Bagan.The events of Pagoda Festival during November was also one of the highlight in Bagan.
Ananda Temple: the finest temple among all the temples in Bagan.It was built by the King Kyansittha in 11th Century in the mixture of Myanmar and Mon architecture. Ananda Temple is like the museum of all myanmar arts and crafts.