Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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ANANDA PAYA
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SHWEZIGON PAGODA
Old Bagan
The monuments clustered within the old walled city of
OLD BAGAN
are without doubt the
finest in Bagan, and an excellent place to start exploring the archeological zone. The sights
here are also remarkably diverse, covering all the various periods and styles of Bagan, from
the ancient
Bupaya
and bunker-like
Pahtothamya Paya
through to the flamboyant late-
style
Gawdawpalin Paya
, as well as several curiosities including the
nat
-inspired
Thara-
ba Gate
, the ersatz-Indian
Mahabodhi Paya
, the
Pitakat Taik
library and the Hindu
Nath-
laung Kyaung
shrine - not to mention the magnificent
Thatbyinnyu Paya
, one of Bagan's
greatest temples.
Tharaba Gate
Approaching from Nyaung U, the entrance to the formerly walled city of Old Bagan is via
the quaint
Tharaba Gate
, the only one of Old Bagan's twelve former gateways to survive.
