“We are trying to promote tourism in the Bagan archaeological zone, and having a clean environment plays a vital role in attracting international tourists.”
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Squatters dig in at Bagan archaeological zone
Squatters who built homes in the Bagan archaeological zone have been issued a deadline to vacate the area.
Bagan named No 2 city in the world
The ancient Buddhist kingdom of Bagan in central Burma has been named the second greatest city in the world by the readers of Wanderlust Travel Magazine.
BREAKING NEWS - 5.4 earthquake rocks Bagan
Rangoon’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has reported that a magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred today at around 4am in central Burma. The epicentre of the quake was 49km from Chauk and 69km from Bagan. Locals in Bagan told DVB that one of the ancient city’s large pagodas suffered minor damage. Early unconfirmed reports indicate that …
Bagan – the most romantic place in the world?
The world’s most likely time and place to get a ‘Yes’ to a wedding proposal is during sunrise at Bagan. That’s according to backpackers’ bible, The Lonely Planet, in its top picks for 2015. The ancient Burman kingdom was chosen as the most romantic place on earth to get down on one knee – ahead …
Village near Bagan evacuated as Irrawaddy floods
An island community located a few miles upstream from the ancient site of Bagan is evacuated when then the Irrawaddy River bursts its banks.