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| This is a very basic guidebook. |
| The information in it was compiled from various reliable sources to serve as a quick reference for your journey. |
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The ancient city of Bagan is home to over 2,000 pagodas and temples; if you're looking forward to an unforgettable visit, let us help you with the plans. Our guidebook and its well-drawn maps will help you find the best places to visit, stay, eat and shop. It'll also give you tips on transport, tours, culture, festivals and the local language.
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| Help Save the Hoolock Gibbon! |
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| The Hoolock Gibbon is the second largest of the gibbons after the Siamang. They are found mainly from Myanmar to Assam in North-East India, with small populations in eastern Bangladesh and southwest China. Like the other gibbons, they are diurnal and arboreal, brachiating through the trees with their long arms. They prefer to live as monogamous pairs, surviving on a diet of fruits, insects and leaves. The IUCN considers the Hoolock Gibbon an endangered species; the threats they face include habitat loss and hunting. |
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| What's an a4trip guidebook? |
| An a4trip guidebook is a travel guide that'll provide you with the information you'll need to plan your trip and to find your way around. Our guidebooks are downloadable in PDF format, and are designed to be so compact, you can take it with you everywhere you go. |
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| An introduction to Bagan |
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| by Eunice Lee, student & a4friend |
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Bagan, formerly known as Pagan, is the ancient royal city of Myanmar. Together with Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Borobadur in Indonesia, Bagan is one of the three Buddhism's grastest monuments. It is also one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. One could expect to find over 2000 temples, pagodas, and monasteries built during the Bagan Dynasty.
Among so many monuments, there are few that one cannot miss to visit. Ananda Pahto temple is in the must-visit list. It was the first great temple in Bagan which remains one of the finest, oldest yet best preserved, and perhaps most photographed temple among all of the architectural complexes. Next came the Dhammayangyi Temple. It is a large square single story pyramidal temple with six monumental ascending exterior terraces. Its brickwork is finely crafted. This could be due to the execution of masons by King Narathu if he could stick a pin between the bricks.
The Shwezigon Pagoda is the most significant religious and the most holiest of the Bagan pagodas. It is also a major nationla center for worship. During the Burmese month of Nadaw (November/December), many pilgrim will come from different parts of Myanmar for the festival held at there. This is because of its rich historic character and its religious significance for Burmese Buddhism.
Bagan is famous for its artistic lacquer wares and handicrafts. It has exported its lacquer wares to many countries, so do not forget to buy some when you are in Bagan. There are many traditional Burmese dishes available in Old Bagan. Also, one cannot miss the Myanmar Beer as it could be found almost everywhere. There is a one hour flight available from Yangon to Bagan. Alternatively, for those who loves sightseeing and wanted to have a look at the countryside, there is also a motorway. It is accessible with just a 3 hours' drive from Mandalay.
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