4,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins with many dating from the 11^th and 12^th centuries are of course the most famous tourist attractions in Bagan, but this ancient city offers you more than that. Other images of Bagan which impress travelers are its daily life with longyi clad men spitting betel chews everywhere and women purchase foods in local markets. Indochina trvael Myanmar
Nyaung Oo Market

When it comes to the unique and vivid local markets that Bagan travel enchants tourists, it will be a big mistake if Nyaung Oo Market in the northeastern of Bagan is not mentioned. 4km from the old Bagan, the wet market of Nyaung Oo Market is undoubtedly one of the must-see in this region.

What to expect at Nyaung Oo Market?

Ranging from rattan items to tea leaves, from fresh vegetables, fish, meat and handicrafts to the traditional longyi and other kinds of clothes, there is almost every famous item of the region you can find in this market. Moreover, also waiting for you is the stunning chance to take as many photos of yourself or of locals and colorful goods as you want and to mingle with the friendly locals in Bagan’s as well as their unique culture. After a short yet interesting market tour, taking in the smell of local rice, seeing how locals conduct their daily activities, you also should go to one of the most sacred temples or pagodas in this charming region such as Htilominlo Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda. Best Indochina tours and packages

Myinkaba Village, Bagan

Myinkaba Village-source: Internet

Only about 1km away from Bagan to the south, Myinkaba Village, where there are many distinctive lacquerware workshops, is well known for the traditional Mon-style lacquerware, one of the Bagan’s most popular cottage industries. A lot of huge stacks of bamboo seen all over Myinkaba village, which is the main raw material of the plaited matting used for the walls of houses all over Myanmar, are the most notable features of Myinkaba village.

Some of the most attractive sites at the north and south of Myinkaba Village are Manuha Paya, named after King Manuha whose reign is one of the most admirable part of Burmese history; Mingalazedi Paya representing the final flowering of Bagan’s architectural outburst and Gubyaukgyi, which is outstanding for its well-preserved, richly, colored painting, which are easy to get access to.

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