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Bagan,
the ancient royal capital of Myanmar, is one of Buddhism's
three greatest monuments, along with Angkor Wat in Cambodia
and Borobadur in Indonesia.
Bagan is a land of myriad centuries-old pagodas. It was
from where, in the 11th century, that the great warrior
king Anawrahta set out to unify his empire and propagate
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Geography
Located
in central Myanmar, Bagan is 400 miles north of the former capital
Yangon.
Language
Aside from the Myanmar language, English is spoken at hotels
and other tourist spots.
Time Difference
+6.5 GMT
Entrance Fee
All visitors arriving in Bagan are required to pay the US$10
Bagan Archeological Zone Entrance Fee.
Currency
Local currency is the Kyat. United States Dollars (US$)
and Foreign Exchange
Certificates (FEC) are accepted at hotels.
Tipping
Tipping is not encouraged.
Shopping
The Nyaung Oo Market and other shops are usually open for
business from
7AM to 4PM everyday except on Full Moon day of each month.
Dress
Lightweight summer clothing is sufficient throughout the
year.
Weather
Bagan enjoys a dry climate throughout most of the year.
Average temperature
during the summer months (April to September) is around
32 degrees, and around
28 degrees the rest of the year.
Water
Visitors are advised to drink only bottled or boiled water.
Bottled drinking water
is available in the guest rooms, compliments of Thiripyitsaya.
Electricity
220 Volts
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