Bagan & Central Myanmar - Myanmar (Burma) - page 267

(mains K2000-8000; 11am-9pm) Of the two Sarabhas back to back by the Tharabar
Gate, we like the one behind best, away from the road. It's a great midday resting point
for shade and its range of food (Chinese, Thai, Burmese, pizza). The food's good, and
cheaper than hotel restaurants, but best are the cold towels handed out to wipe the dust
off your face.

Shopping

Shwe War Thein Handicrafts Shop HANDICRAFTS
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( 061-67032; [e-mail] ; peak season 6am-10pm) Just east of Tharabar Gate
(and well signed off the Bagan-Nyaung U Rd) is this popular treasure trove of Myanmar
trinkets. The collection includes antique and new puppets, woodcarvings, chess sets, lac-
querware and bronze pieces. Ask to see the antique section at the rear. Lacquerware se-
lections are wider in Myinkaba and New Bagan.

Getting There & Away
Depending on water levels, boats from Mandalay arrive in Old Bagan near the Aye Yar
Hotel.

BUSES FROM BAGAN
Destinations from Bagan include the following:

DESTINATION PRICE DURATION DEPARTURES

Kalaw (Taunggyi bus) K10,000 9hr 7.30am

Magwe K4500 4hr 7am

Mandalay K7500-9000 4-7hr frequent

Monywa K3500 4hr 7.30am

Taunggyi K10,000-11,000 10hr 7.30am

Yangon K13,000-18,000 10hr frequent

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