注意： 2016年8月24日，一次强烈的地震袭击了缅甸中部，导致蒲甘的许多寺庙和佛塔受损。受损区域的评估和重建工作仍在进行中，因此建议游客不要妨碍恢复工作，并**保持距离**，因为不稳定的结构和材料仍可能掉落。

从蒲甘的Law Ka Ou Shaung寺庙看日出

蒲甘（缅甸语：ပုဂံ）是缅甸中部一个面积广阔的考古遗址区域，被列为 联合国教科文组织世界遗产。

了解

从瑞祥多佛塔看到的蒲甘地区

蒲甘（Pagan）坐落在伊洛瓦底江畔，拥有世界上规模最大、最密集的佛教寺庙、佛塔、窣堵波和遗址群，许多可追溯到11世纪和12世纪。每个建筑的形状和结构在佛教中都具有重要意义，每个组成部分都蕴含着精神含义。

将这个巨大的考古遗址与其他东南亚的考古瑰宝，如吴哥遗址相比，用食物来打个比方很贴切：品味吴哥遗址如同参加一场中国满汉全席，寺庙以宏伟而精致的菜肴呈现，且从一个到另一个需要很长时间（约10至15分钟）。而蒲甘则像是西班牙小吃，以小份量、频繁的间隔和近距离的方式呈现。

使这些寺庙看起来浪漫的是其优雅的老化过程。没有防风林，偶尔的旋风会卷起沙尘颗粒，如同沙蚀般地侵蚀着寺庙。这侵蚀了寺庙的灰泥涂层，露出了下面的砖块，在阳光照射下呈现出红褐色和金棕色。

侵蚀是该地区面临的重大威胁，不仅有风侵蚀着建筑的灰泥，伊洛瓦底江的水也威胁着河岸。强大的水流已经冲走了老蒲甘地区的一半。它曾经是一个被围墙保护的矩形区域。现在，剩余的三角形东半部分暴露在江边。

蒲甘有三个主要吸引游客的城市：1 新蒲甘（主要景点西南部），2 良乌（主要景点东北部）和3 老蒲甘（主要景点西北部）。

历史

蒲甘在9世纪中叶国王阿奴律陀统治下变得强大，他统一了缅甸，推行上座部佛教。据估计，这片42平方公里的平原上曾有13000座寺庙和佛塔，马可·波罗曾将蒲甘描述为“一座金碧辉煌的城市，到处是叮当作响的铃铛和僧侣袍子的沙沙声”。如今约有2200座寺庙遗存，但状态各异。有些寺庙规模宏大且维护良好，如阿难陀佛塔；有些则是杂草丛生的废墟中的小型残破遗迹。所有这些地方都被视为圣地，因此参观时请保持尊重。进入或踩踏前请脱下鞋袜。

蒲甘的黄金时代于1287年结束，当时王国及其首都被蒙古人入侵并洗劫。其人口锐减，沦为一个仅存村庄，坐落在曾经宏伟的城市遗址中。1998年，这个村庄及其居民被强制迁往蒲甘以南几公里处，形成了“新蒲甘”，那里有一些廉价、迷人、干净的酒店和宗教中心。

尽管蒲甘拥有壮丽和重要的历史意义，但在一次会议上，联合国教科文组织曾决定不将其列入世界遗产名录，因为一些寺庙以一种“非历史性”的方式进行了重建。尽管如此，这个遗址可能与埃及金字塔一样令人印象深刻：一个干燥、广阔的开放景观，完全由宗教建筑主导。蒲甘最终于2019年被列入。

抵达

除部分渡轮外，大多数前往蒲甘的旅行都通过良乌。

乘巴士

• 1 蒲甘瑞比高速巴士总站. 从这里到良乌的交通费是每人8,000缅元，因为当地垄断经营者对外国人收取不同的价格。所以，最好走到公路边，搭乘便宜的车，或者你非常擅长讨价还价——正常价格是1,000-1,500缅元。 (更新于 2019年7月)

前往特定目的地

• 波巴山 – 向东南方向50公里，当地拼车，1.5小时，1,000-1,500缅元。
• 曼德勒 – 从曼德勒出发有许多舒适的巴士选择，多在早上6:00至10:00之间，下午也有小型巴士。5-8小时，7-8,000缅元。私人出租车可租用，价格为80-100美元。
• 仰光 – 从Aung Mingalar高速巴士站有早晚巴士。请提前预订，因为这是热门旅游路线。9-11小时，13-18,000缅元（VIP 2+1巴士约20-33,000缅元）。从仰光市中心（ Sule paya）到Aung Mingalar高速巴士站，乘坐36路公交车，至少提前2小时出发。
• 茵莱湖（Nyang Shwe）– 有空调巴士，票价约14,000缅元，耗时9小时。如果无直达巴士，可尝试在茵莱湖以北12公里处的路口搭乘Taunggyi巴士，约早上7点出发。同辆巴士也经过卡劳；从那里出发需7小时。
• 丹基 – 从丹基（早上6:00）出发的巴士会经过（12公里），但不经过茵莱湖（Nyang Shwe），而是经过卡劳（7小时）。10小时。
• 皮尤 – 由于仰光和曼德勒之间新开通了直达高速公路，从皮尤搭乘巴士到蒲甘变得更加困难。然而，下午5点有一班巴士，票价为11,000缅元或更高，耗时约10小时到达蒲甘。您也可以搭乘更频繁的班次前往马圭，然后从那里转乘到蒲甘，价格相似。
• 马圭 – 6小时，4,000缅元。
• 谬克尤 – 没有直达巴士，您需要搭乘巴士前往马圭（早上9:00和中午12:00，16小时，24-27,000缅元）或曼德勒（早上8:00和10:00），然后在马圭下车或4 皎都邦（19小时，价格与曼德勒相同）。从那里应该很容易搭乘后续交通工具，如皮卡或巴士。搭乘谬克尤的巴士时，请检查巴士是否经过皎都邦（Kyauk Padaung），尤其是车票销售方和巴士可能是不同的公司，因为乘客会根据巴士的可用性进行调配。皎都邦路线更优，因为皎都邦离蒲甘很近，您可以在途中参观波巴山，欣赏山顶寺庙的日出。20小时，28,000缅元。

乘火车

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  乘坐火车从曼德勒到蒲甘

  2 蒲甘火车站 (距巴士总站以南1.2公里)。 (更新于 2019年7月)

有时会比较颠簸、有异味、速度慢且有很多昆虫。这些火车票物有所值。如果你能熬过一夜，这会是一个不错的故事。

前往特定目的地

• 仰光 – 每天有夜间火车，大约下午4:00从仰光出发，次日早上9:00抵达蒲甘。票价：上铺卧铺（16,500缅元），上铺座位（12,000缅元），普通座位（4,500缅元）。
• 曼德勒 – 每天有两条直达蒲甘的火车服务，一条早上7:20出发，18:45抵达；另一条晚上21:00出发，次日凌晨4:59抵达。只有夜间火车有头等车厢，但可能在淡季停运，请提前确认。否则，您的行李存放空间将有限，且乘坐极其拥挤的火车会很不舒服。车票可在火车站购买，价格为1,800缅元（头等车厢）和1,300缅元（普通座位）。
• 皮尤 – 从皮尤到蒲甘的火车情况尚不明确，可能仅为季节性。皮尤不在仰光到蒲甘的常规路线上。上铺价格应在5-7,000缅元左右。然而，每天有三班火车从仰光（Kyemyindine或市中心）前往皮尤，上铺票价为3,900缅元。

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从曼德勒往返蒲甘的船只在1 良乌码头，在良乌市场东北1.5公里处。另一个渡轮点是2 老蒲甘码头，在布帕雅（Bu Paya）东北350米处。

曼德勒
有一班（几乎每天）的“快速”渡轮从曼德勒沿伊洛瓦底江前往蒲甘，约需9-12小时（或大约30公里/小时）。价格为35/40美元。这更像是一次缓慢的观光游，而不是匆忙的快船，因为沿途有无价的江景和清新的空气，可以看到当地人向你挥手的乡村生活。请记住，伊洛瓦底江是一条宽阔的河流，超过一英里宽，因此你对乡村的视野可能不如预期。一些旅行者对这一点表示失望。MGRG Express Ferry号船于早上7:00从曼德勒的Gawwein码头出发，于下午5:00抵达蒲甘，票价为45美元。在4月至6月的枯水期，河上旅行是不可行的。可以在网站、酒店、任何旅行社、MTT（政府旅游信息中心）或位于曼德勒35街离江边几百米处的IWT办事处预订。

一班（非常）缓慢的当地渡轮更不频繁地行驶同一航线，费用为18,000缅元。需要14-17小时，但这是与当地人交流的好机会。据说仅在周日和周三运行，请提前确认。船上可租用塑料椅子。否则，请自备坐垫和衣物，以应对清晨（约早上5:00出发）和晚上的寒冷。当地人会很乐意与你分享他们的座位，如果你问他们，或者他们看到你发抖。车票可以直接在船上购买，或通过任何旅行社购买。

船只在良乌的码头靠岸。刚离开码头不久，就会有一个收费站，需支付25,000缅元购买蒲甘景点门票。

皮尤
每周六早上5:30也有一班从皮尤出发的当地渡轮。于周二下午17:30抵达（48小时），费用为20,000缅元。然而，到达时间似乎变化很大，请提前确认。

良乌机场

乘飞机

• 3 良乌机场 (NYU  ^IATA) (距良乌南面4公里)。 您可以从仰光或曼德勒飞往蒲甘。有冬季和夏季票价。 (更新于 2019年7月)

从机场到新蒲甘乘车约需15-20分钟，通常费用约为7-10,000缅元。大多数中高档酒店提供免费机场接送服务。

费用和许可证

在进入蒲甘之前，如果您乘坐巴士，您将被直接带到**售票处**（位于机场或高速巴士总站与机场路交叉口之间，距离巴士总站约1公里），您需要出示护照并购买一张**整个考古遗址的门票**，有效期为购买之日起5天。截至2019年6月，价格为**20美元或25,000缅元**——您可以选择其中一种货币。门票主要在Htilominlo Temple和Shwesandaw Temple核查。有些人认为这些钱并非用于遗址，而是直接进入政府腰包。如果您在深夜乘巴士抵达，司机可能会绕过售票处。

四处逛逛

马车

• 徒步. 此选项仅对镇内、新蒲甘或良乌的旅游有意义。 
• 拼车. 在良乌市场与老蒲甘之间（200缅元），以及新蒲甘与老蒲甘之间（400缅元）都有拼车服务。他们有时会试图向游客收取1,000缅元，但您可以通过等待下一班车来据理力争。这仅适用于您前往这三个城镇中的特定目的地。步行并参观寺庙（从老蒲甘开始）不太方便。 
• 自行车. 这是游览蒲甘及其景点的一个好方法，价格便宜且并非不可能（尽管您必须与单车道上的大量车辆竞争）。许多酒店提供自行车租赁服务。蒲甘大部分地区是平坦的，非常容易骑自行车游览。早上，在天变热之前，是特别宜人的时光。蒲甘的人们通常起得较晚，所以早些时候游览更能凸显蒲甘“荒凉”的氛围。一天晚些时候，特别是在暖季，骑车可能会不舒服。在旱季，骑行在连接偏远寺庙的沙土小路上可能是一项艰苦的锻炼，但这是最经济、最自由地到达目的地的方式。请携带头灯以备早晚使用。 每天1,000缅元。 
• 电动自行车. 关于自行车的评论也适用于电动自行车。在炎热天气下，电动自行车可能更好。最常见的电动自行车一次只能载一人，电池续航半天（不要相信那些说能续航一整天的人）。还有可以载两人的电动自行车。这些电动自行车屏幕上会显示速度，电池续航一整天，最高时速可达80公里/小时。您可以轻松租用单人使用的，如果您独自一人，价格会更便宜。 旧款每天4-6,000缅元，新款（单人）5,000缅元，（双人）8,000缅元。 
• 马车. 游览蒲甘地区及其景点的经典方式。您可以告诉司机您想去哪里，或者让他们为您决定。通常，他们会带您去一家他们能获得佣金的咖啡馆，但这并非总是坏事。找到自己的司机的最简单方法是在日落后四处走走：司机们会来找您。 每天10-15,000缅元（最多4人），通过酒店预订为25,000缅元。 

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简介

没有人能期望参观超过20座这样的建筑，更不用说全部2000座了。在蒲甘的一天就足够了（即使是骑自行车），如果从日出开始到日落结束，可以看到所有想看的寺庙和景点。第二天可以用来专注于特定景点或活动，如波巴山、穿越河流的游船，或者只是在老蒲甘的某个地方悠闲地闲逛。

大多数主要寺庙都有英文标识，并且足够大，可以看见，但可能需要GPS才能找到较小的寺庙。

“令人厌恶的旅游行为”已被禁止，官员们正变得越来越严格。令一些游客失望的是，**攀登“受人尊敬的”佛塔以欣赏蒲甘地区壮丽景色是禁止的**。许多当地人认为这种行为不尊重，并且会损坏脆弱的结构。截至2016年5月，这限制了许多佛塔的顶部进入，除了五个。作为一种补偿，已建造了大型土堆供游客攀爬以观赏日出和日落。还有一个巨大的观景塔。

了解

典型的蒲甘寺庙的三个基本构成要素是窣堵波、方基和前厅。通过一点练习，您就可以将这些结构分解为基本元素。

最简单的结构以类似国际象棋兵的形状的窣堵波开始。它容纳了非常小的圣物，如人骨遗骸、佛陀的舍利子，或简单的纪念性供品。有些窣堵波有一个带孔的壁龛，里面装着佛像，朝拜者可以从外面看到。

随着复杂性的增加，壁龛变得越来越大，不再适合放在窣堵波中，因此引入了立方体方基来容纳扩大的壁龛，最终成为一个房间。有了立方体外壳，房间现在完全成型，窣堵波变成了其顶部。然后，立方体的房间入口发展出了前厅，而房间则增加到两个（背靠背），最终遍及所有四个方向（南北东西），最终随着建筑的增大，一个黑暗幽闭的回廊连接了所有四个房间。

变得更加清晰和复杂，立方体顶部逐渐变细成两到三层，并饰有角落的小尖塔，而前厅则越来越向外突出，门廊上装饰有山墙，有些带有向上、有些带有向下、牙齿状的装饰。在其他一些建筑中，层级变得很明显，像是阶梯金字塔。与此同时，窣堵波变得更加精致，装饰线条增多，并引入了成套的层级和壁龛。从简单的葫芦形窣堵波，它演变成了一个复杂的结构。

行程

在计划如何最好地游览蒲甘时，请阅读下面的所有评论和描述，选择您想参观的景点和时间，并利用右上角的地图视图来组合您的行程，地图上所有寺庙都根据其GPS标记列出。如果您使用OsmAnd等智能手机应用程序，您可以将GPS标记转移到离线使用。

以下五个景点被推荐，以避开人群，同时仍能获得持久的蒲甘体验：Law Ka Ou Shaung Temple（最佳日出地点，早上5:00），老蒲甘（日出后不久，趁人群未至），Gawdaw Palin Temple（宏伟的寺庙，如今被小商店阻挡，且一楼已无法进入，但可以从街对面南方一座被遗忘的小寺庙中获得绝佳视野），Pathada Temple（有一尊面向日落的佛像，是捕捉户外佛像的绝佳机会），Myauk Guni Temple（最佳日落观景点之一，找到通往第七层的隐藏通道）。

以下九个景点是个人主观推荐的，但都是值得一看的美丽蒲甘寺庙：Sein Nyet姐妹寺庙（非常宁静且不拥挤），Shwesandaw Pagoda（日出后，人群散去后），That Byin Nyu Temple（不拥挤，可俯瞰阿难陀寺），Ananda Temple（绕过“迪士尼乐园”，享受宁静的庭院），Sulamani Temple（非常上镜，阳光照射效果极佳），Thambula Temple（非常明亮，适合拍照），Dhamma Yangyi Temple（可能是最大的，充满神秘色彩的寺庙，有血腥残忍的历史），Pyathadar Temple（适合观赏日落）。

主要寺庙

阿难陀寺与后面的That Byin Nyu寺

• 1 阿难陀寺 (အာနန္ဒာ ဘုရား) (位于蒲甘-良乌路南段左侧，在进入老蒲甘的Tharaba Gate前)。 蒲甘最神圣的寺庙，由第三位国王Kyan-Zit-Tha于1091年建造。Ananda是佛陀主要弟子之一的名字，源自巴利语“anantapannya”，意为“无限的智慧”。该寺庙供奉着面向四个主要方向的四位佛陀，代表已达到涅槃的四位佛陀。第五位弥勒佛尚未出现。它经过了翻新，去除了白、黑的涂漆，取而代之的是沙质的红褐色覆盖层，如今可以提供蒲甘其他寺庙无法比拟的壮观而独特的视野/照片。该寺庙的修复得到了印度的帮助。  

Dhamma Yangyi Temple

• 2 Dhamma Yangyi Temple. 由国王那拉图委托建造，以赎杀害其父、兄和妻子的罪过。据说他杀死了他的妻子，因为她信奉印度教。这位国王的怪癖反映在该建筑精美的砖石结构中：他处决了一名砌砖工，因为其砌砖技术不完美，并下令砌砖时不允许针头通过。其未完成的建造（在他被暗杀后工作被放弃）也令人费解。内部拱顶很大，目前住有蝙蝠。一些居民认为这是一座鬼庙，但显然不是那些在佛像前摆摊设点、似乎住在侧廊里的喧闹小贩。中国正在帮助修复该寺庙。  
• 3 Manuhar Pagoda (位于Myinkaba村南端Bagan-Chauk路沿线，由一个独立柱子标记的最后一个主要寺庙)。 由来自附近Thaton王国的Mon国王Manuhar建造，他曾是Anawratha国王的囚犯。获释后，他卖掉了自己的珠宝建造了这座寺庙。它是Mon建筑的绝佳证明。这座寺庙有三尊坐佛和一尊卧佛。据说Manuhar建造此庙是为了反映他在被囚禁期间的幽闭和绝望之情。坐佛的面部表情似在微笑，但如果从正面入口进入时从下方看，它们似乎在皱眉。  
• 4 Htilominlo Temple (距老蒲甘东北1.5公里)。 意为“三界恩惠”，深受游客喜爱。由Nantaungmya国王于1218年建造。这可能是该地区最后一座以缅甸风格建造的寺庙。门廊周围有有趣的雕刻浮雕。  
• 5 Shwe Gugyi Temple (位于Thatbyinnyu Temple前面)。 由Alaunsithu国王于1131年委托建造，是最完整的寺庙之一，因此无需太多想象即可欣赏。  
• 6 Shwe Zigon Temple (位于蒲甘-良乌路北段，经过巴士站后路右侧；从路边到寺庙院落有一条长长的带顶走廊，有纪念品摊位)。 于1102年阿奴律陀国王在位期间完工，据说藏有释迦牟尼佛的骨骼和牙齿舍利。这座葫芦形窣堵波的金塔是1087年建造的许多缅甸风格建筑（包括缅甸第二圣地、仰光标志性的瑞光大金塔）的原型。它维护得相当好。寺院内许多建筑的顶部有精致的舞者雕刻，使其成为欣赏老蒲甘艺术的绝佳场所。在一个建筑中，您可以看到天花板上的壁画，描绘了人生的不同阶段：出生、青年、僧侣、老年和死亡。寺庙前有一条长长的走廊，有商店，店主在您前往寺庙时会尽力招揽生意。2016年5月，佛塔正在翻修，被脚手架覆盖。  
• 7 That Byin Nyu Temple (That Byin Nyu Guphayagyi), Anawrahta Road (left side after entering the Tharaba Gate of Old Bagan, the second road). That Byin Nyu Temple was built in the mid-12th century during the reign of King Alaungsithu. Adjacent to Ananda Temple, it is the tallest structure in Bagan. “Thatbyinnyu” means “omniscience”, which the Buddha is said to have attained upon enlightenment. There are some run-down temples nearby That Byin Nyu, and an old city wall that is a short walk away.  
• 8 Shwesandaw Pagoda (south side of the southern Bagan-Nyaung U road, almost opposite Ananda). Tiered pagoda very popular for sunrise and sunset.  
• 9 Gawdaw Palin Temple (in Old Bagan, just north of the Archeological Museum). A fusion of Burmese and Indian styles, this temple has a beautiful courtyard with a medium-sized stupa and interesting bell hangers. It is a symbol of modern Bagan architecture, and possibly the second tallest temple in Bagan. The temple is similar in layout to Thatbyinnyu Temple. The temple was heavily damaged during the earthquake in 1975, but has been reconstructed.  
• 10 Myazedi Pagoda and Gu Byauk Gyi temple (west) (in Old Bagan, just southwest of Mingala zedi). Myazedi pagoda contains the Myazedi inscription, inscribed in 1113, which is the oldest surviving stone inscription of the Burmese as recognized by UNESCO at this site. "Myazedi" means "emerald stupa". The inscriptions were made in four languages: Burmese, Pyu, Mon, and Pali, which all tell the story of Prince Yazakumar and King Kyansittha. The primary importance of the Myazedi inscription is that the inscriptions allowed for the deciphering of the written Pyu language, thus acting as the 'Rosetta stone' of Pyu language.
  The nearby Gu Byauk Gyi temple is well-worth a visit for its enormous frescoes covering every inch of its inner walls. There is scarce lighting inside, but thoughtfully two large torches are provided which allow you to appreciate the artwork.  

其他寺庙

• 11 Law Ka Ou Shaung Temple (400 m south of Pathada). Great for sunrise at 05:00 and far less crowded than Shwesandaw, but it has become more popular in the last years. The second and third terraces lie beyond the tree line and you can easily spot Shwesandaw with its masses. If it is closed for sunrise try the pagoda and temple 100 m away.  
• 12 Pathada Temple (along the southern Nyaung U-Old Bagan road aka Anawrahta Rd, 450 m before the junction towards New Bagan). One of the few temples with an outdoor Buddha. Allows for great pictures from the opposite field. The nearby Sinmyashin Temple with its golden top is equally appealing.  
• 13 Dhammayazika Pagoda (north of the New Bagan-Nyaung U road). Unusually-shaped five corner, circular pagoda made of bricks. Built in 1196 when King Narapatisithu ruled.  
• 14 Bu Paya Stupa (inside Old Bagan, a northbound road leading to it branches out from the main road as it turns south; the stupa is visible from the outside and not necessary to explore the temple complex). This lone golden gourd-shaped structure sits on a complex temple by the river.  
• 15 Sulamani Temple (south of the main Old Bagan-Nyaung U road). A beautiful temple built in 1183 by King Narapatisithu, and very popular in dry season due to the road being more accessible. It has many frescoes and murals which are fairly well-preserved and worth taking a look. Observe the monks drawn on the walls on either side of the Buddha praying in obeisance pointing towards the Buddha. There is also a block with Myanmarese inscriptions inside the temple. In wet season, the access road is muddy and poor, meaning there are fewer tourists and hawkers here compared to other temples. Sulamani means 'the gem'.  

Sein Nyet Ama (左) & Sein Nyet Nyima (中)

• 16 Sein Nyet Ama & Sein Nyet Nyima (on the road south, 500 m before New Bagan). Ama, a temple, was built in the 12th century, typically squared with entrances to all four directions. Nyima, a stupa, has guardian lions on its corners.  
• 17 Pyathadar Hpaya (Pyathatgyi) (between the main roads, along the road past Sulamani). Large hallways and a beautiful large terrace. The Buddha can be seen from the top of the terrace through the outer access hallway also. In wet season, the road can be very bad, meaning that tour groups are generally absent and the temple can be quite peaceful. If you get here in the morning hours, the terrace view is very much worth the mud-trail ride. Offers quite a view of Old Bagan overall. If you come in the pre-rainy season (May–June), you can also watch the beautiful sight of farmers tilling the untilled land in preparation for sowing, with a flock of crows following. This temple is being restored with the help of Singapore.  
• 18 Myauk Guni Temple (just south of Dhamma Yangyi). A smaller temple largely forgotten by tourists and hawkers, and often used as a lovers' lane by locals. If you can make it through the terrible road, its terrace offers very peaceful views. Myauk Guni is north of its sibling Taung Guni.  
• 19 Bulethi (just south of main Old Bagan-Nyaung U road). A well-signposted and easily accessed temple. A good place for quiet and unobstructed views of the surrounding farms and temples.  
• 20 Gu Byauk Gyi Temple (100 m after Lanmadaw 3 Rd joins Anawratha Rd, west out of Nyaung U). This durian-shaped stupaed temple was modelled after Bodh Gaya in India. It has also murals depicting scenes from the Jataka tales. Its less visited sibling Gu Byauk Nge is just west. However, access is not granted by the caretaker anymore. Therefore, try the squared Shin Bo Me Ok Kyaung (also mentioned below for a sleeping option under the stars), 450 m down the road southwest.  
• 21 Upali Thein Ordination Hall (on the main road close to Htilominlo). Named after a well-known monk and built in the middle of the 13th century, this rectangular hall has roof instalments imitative of Burmese wood architecture and a tiny central spire going up from the roof. Many other similar buildings have been long gone due to its wooden construction.  
• 22 Mingala Zedi Pagoda (just south of Old Bagan). A notable feature of the temple is the blue-tiles set on the walls of the top-tiers, depicting Jataka tiles made of glazed terracotta. Though there used to be 1061 of them, even now, several hundred of the tiles are still intact. If you are aware of Jataka, you can spend quite some time here making out some of the stories.  
• 23 Mahazedi Pagoda (Just east of That Byin Nyu). Another unremarkable temple.  
• 24 Thambula Temple (2.5 km southeast of the airport). Said to be built by King Uzana's wife Thambula. Well illuminated, the Chinese influence is clearly visible: Chinese eyes, hair and yellow.  

Paya Thone Zu

• 25 Paya Thone Zu (位于明南图村以北350米). 这个词的意思是“三塔”，确实如此。建于13世纪，具有明显的汉传佛教影响，但从未完工，可能由于蒙古人的入侵。  
• 26 Somingyi Kyaung (僧房) (介于明卡巴村和新蒲甘之间). 这座由数千块砖砌成的寺庙建于1200年左右，以其主人命名。结构独特，围绕中间的庭院而建。  
• 27 佛塔遗址（观景点） (在僧房旁边的河边).  
• 28 孤独的佛陀. 位于僧房以南的佛陀。可以拍出非常漂亮的照片。  
• 29 蒲甘考古博物馆. 一座视觉上引人注目的建筑，其规模远超其内容所需。展出的物品大多数是传统乡村生活的微缩模型，关于周围寺庙和佛塔的平庸画作，以及数量之多连最虔诚的佛教徒都会认为过多的佛像。 外国人5,000缅元，本地人500缅元。.  
• 30 佛教入门仪式 (在老蒲甘城墙内外北侧的寺院周围). 在学校假期期间，男孩们会通过这个仪式被引入僧侣生活。这可以通过前一天和当天从寺院传出的响亮的寺庙音乐声来观察。当天，男孩们由穿着长袍、戴着皇冠、戴着鲜花、亮片和闪粉、穿着长筒袜并化着妆的父母和亲戚带到寺院。会有观众聚集。这个地方本身装饰得五颜六色。小表演包括由雇佣的歌手伴随合奏音乐演唱的歌曲，一位俗家居士的演讲，以及一些仪式。与父母拍了一些照片后，男孩们被带到另一座寺院，在那里他们被剥去衣服，剃头并洗澡。最后，他们在主持僧侣前集会，进行祈祷、宣誓和接受袈裟祝福仪式，之后他们被完全剥光衣服，由父母穿上新的僧袍。他们将在剩余的学校假期住在寺院里。  
• 僧侣与尼姑 (从Thaunte酒店到瑞喜宫佛塔沿途的娘乌路，可向住宿处询问). 如果您还没有见过僧侣化缘和赐福，请于早上7点前来。看看僧侣们穿着他们勃艮第色的背心。甚至还有一群小僧侣，年龄从3、5到10岁不等，赤脚游行，最高的到最小的都排成一队，由最年长、也是他们所有人的“牧羊人”兄弟般地护送着最后也是最小的一个（真是一幅令人心动的景象）。顺便说一下，游行队伍中的第一位是举着小铃铛和鼓槌的报信人。其他奇观还有光头尼姑，她们穿着粉色长袍、橙色裙子和米黄色缠绕在肩部到腋下的毛巾。她们化缘的方式不同：她们用头顶着编织的藤条托盘，每位捐赠者只接受一勺生米。 
• 壁画. 有些寺庙装饰华丽并有壁画，但试图观看它们是浪费时间，因为大多数寺庙内部昏暗。脱鞋袜进去不值得。唯一的例外是“帕雅通苏”（Paya Thone Zu）、“古比亚克吉寺”（Gu Byauk Gyi Temple）和“乌帕利神殿”（Upali Thein Ordination Hall），这些地方有自然光可以照射进来。最好去考古博物馆观看比例模型，或者在所有纪念品书店购买相关书籍。 

活动

蒲甘上空的载人热气球

• 蒲甘上空的载人热气球. 为了欣赏蒲甘平原无与伦比的景色，您可以在日出时乘坐热气球。这些热气球是英国制造的，拥有完美的安生记录。夏季不运营。飞行时间在10月至4月的每个早晨约05:00起飞。 每人299-320美元. (最后编辑于2019年12月)
• 租用带司机的汽车. 这是进行全面游览最便捷的选择。汽车是私有的，但必须获得政府认证，车门上的大贴纸表示。租赁办公室在新蒲甘的游客信息中心。 每天每辆车35美元（可拼车，最多4名乘客）. 
• 1 蒲甘南明塔 (就在 Aureum Palace Bagan Hotel 南边). 这座高塔顶部设有电梯，可欣赏周围平原的景色。或者，如果您想省钱，可以考虑以下官方观景点（位于）： 31 Ko Mauk Lake, 32 Oh Htein Kone, 33 Nyaung Lat Phat Kan, 34 Sulamani Kone. 7,000 缅元 (2017年12月).  
• 2 漆器制作之旅 (明卡巴村内的许多地点). 孟式漆器是缅甸一种传统的艺术和小型产业，在蒲甘能看到它最好不过了。据说孟国王玛努哈（Manuha）流亡时将他的工匠带到了这里。在明卡巴村，有几家小型作坊用木材或竹子生产漆器。其中许多是家族企业，他们会免费为您提供导览，并用英语详细解释复杂的制作过程，而且没有购买压力。 免费.  
• 3 坦吉多昂佛塔 (在河对岸，与老蒲甘相对). 这座山顶佛塔可以俯瞰河对岸整个蒲甘城。要到达那里，您必须从老蒲甘的布帕亚佛塔（Bu Paya stupa）乘船。到达对岸后，您可以沿着一条长长的山路走到寺庙（雨季不可行，旱季也似乎很艰难），或者乘坐4WD车，需要额外花费20,000缅元。值得花半天时间去，即使费用几乎与去波巴山（Mount Popa）相当。 船费15-20,000缅元，4WD车20,000缅元.  
• 4 波巴山 (蒲甘东南50公里). 这是一个一日游或中途停留地，取决于您从哪里来或去哪里。这个景点是一座位于悬崖上的寺庙。您需要从山下的村庄（约100米）走楼梯上去，因为这个地方被认为是神圣的，所以要赤脚。由于有大量的猴子，楼梯不太干净。您还可以在山村前1.3公里处的“波巴山度假村”（Popa Mountain Resort）取道，爬上山顶的火山口。从寺庙看到的景色很好，从火山口看到的景色更好。可以请酒店或娘乌市场的人组织皮卡车。 组织好的往返每人4-6,000缅元，本地单程交通1,000-1,500缅元.  

购物

漆器

蒲甘提供漆器、布画、T恤和其他手工艺品。给予顾客10%的折扣被认为是“友好”的，但通常初始价格会翻倍，需要讨价还价。如果您讨价还价，请记住保持友好。

在售票处，工作人员以大约5美元的价格出售乔治·奥威尔的《缅甸岁月》的盗版副本，但如果您讨价还价，可以降至1美元。同时还出售地图，价格为1,000缅元，但可以在酒店和旅馆免费获取。即使您不是那里的客人，也可以随时索要一张。

在娘乌（Nyaung U）和新蒲甘（New Bagan）有几家自动取款机。

• 1 Ananda Books. 位于阿南达寺（Ananda Temple）的回廊中，您可以在此找到您所有盗版书的需求。购买《缅甸的暮光》、《玻璃宫》和《缅甸岁月》等书籍的廉价副本。  
• 2 Jasmine Family Lacquerware（茉莉花家庭漆器）, 明卡巴村 (新蒲甘以北). 这是一家家族经营的漆器店，位于明卡巴村Golden Cuckoo（金杜鹃）的后面。有点难找，但沿着金杜鹃招牌所在的街道拐进去，经过商店，然后向右边走。Jasmine Family（茉莉花家庭）店就在小巷的右手边。这家店由友好的Shein Aung经营，他会向您展示他们如何制作漆器，并解释不同质量的差异（在寺庙前出售的漆器质量很低）。 茶杯7-12美元，碗15美元，大盘子25美元。旺季通常有10%的折扣，淡季有15%，但价格没有标明，所以一切都是相对的。.  
• 3 明卡巴村市场 (就在明卡巴村中心). 周日？. 当地人在这里出售他们日常所需的各种商品。主要面向当地人，而非游客。  
• 4 马尼西图市场 (娘乌市场), 娘乌，马尼西图街. 如果您住在娘乌，这里很方便。市场位于镇中心，一半是游客市场，一半是本地市场。四处逛逛，看看出售的肉类、蔬菜、柳条制品和其他商品。  

餐饮

老蒲甘（Old Bagan）有很多餐馆，供应传统的缅甸菜肴，尤其是面汤。一些自助餐非常棒；只需花费1,500-2,000缅元，您就可以尽情享用几十种不同的传统菜肴。

• 1 蒲甘-娘乌南端，兰马道3路 (就在老蒲甘之前，通往阿南达寺的土路向左). 这条路两旁排列着露天餐厅，提供全套经济餐。价格为1,600缅元的餐食包括米饭配主菜，两小块牛肉、猪肉或两小块鸡肉，或大约十条烤鱼，再加上清汤和4小盘开胃菜——蔬菜、豆类、沙拉、腌菜。该地区靠近老蒲甘也有一些旅游餐厅，其中一些不错，但价格都很高。  
• 2 餐厅街, 娘乌，Thi Ri Pyitsaya 4 (Zfreeti Hotel 北边的后街). 这里有一排餐厅，迎合游客需求，大部分都相当不错。  
• 3 Black Bamboo（黑竹）, 娘乌 (娘乌餐厅街的一部分). 少数有氛围的餐厅之一，坐落在餐厅街旁边的绿色庭院里。提供当地和西式菜肴以及葡萄酒。  
• 4 Mahar Bagan（摩诃蒲甘）, 新蒲甘，Khan Laung Quarter，Khayee路 (2街以东). 蒲甘最好的餐厅之一，老板热情友好，英语流利，乐于与顾客分享当地故事。菜单主要以中式菜肴为主。餐厅还提供一系列极佳的传统缅甸菜肴，但您需要提前4-5小时通知他们您的订单，因为大多数缅甸菜肴都需要很长时间准备。  
• 6 月亮素食餐厅, 老蒲甘 (阿南达寺以北), ☏ +95 61 60481. 一家很棒的素食餐厅。菜单上的所有菜肴都是新鲜制作的，并且每天都有特色菜。可容纳约 15 人，因此您不必和大型旅行团坐在一起。这里的员工相当友好，英语说得比一般的缅甸公民要好。菜单上的缅甸特色咖啡实际上是茶。 每人约 7 美元.  
• 7 金皇陛下, 娘乌 (娘乌，靠近 Bagan Umbra 酒店，前往瑞西贡佛塔的路上). 食物和服务的良好。食物混合了当地的缅甸和西式菜肴。奶昔很好，啤酒也有供应。 每人约 7 美元.  
• 8 星豆, 老蒲甘 (阿南达寺以北，老蒲甘，月亮素食餐厅旁边). 由一位在缅甸酒店工作多年、经验丰富的友好男士经营，餐厅提供精美的缅甸菜肴和一些西式佳肴。最好的是新鲜法棍面包。  
• 9 Weather Spoon's, 娘乌，Thiri Pyitsaya 4号街 (通往老蒲甘的主要道路上的 Nnar Cherry 宾馆), ☏ +95 94 309-2640. 新开的不错的小餐馆，提供欧洲、缅甸和中国菜肴。美味的汉堡包。 每人约 5 美元.  
• 10 Khine Wah Tea House, 娘乌 Lanmadaw 2号路 (距离 Mani Sithu 市场以南约 400 米). 当地咖啡馆。茶/咖啡（奶茶 500 缅元），咖喱角，茶叶沙拉（1000 缅元），等等。免费 WiFi。 (更新于 2017 年 8 月)

饮品

选择太多，无法一一列举，而且它们非常不稳定。最好的选择是就在旅馆和餐馆区随意逛逛。

住宿

新蒲甘

新蒲甘（环岛周边）和娘乌（北部主干道沿线）有许多住宿选择——只需四处走走，您就能有很多选择来比较。在 OpenStreetMap (OsmAnd) 或 Google Maps 上可以找到许多地点。大多数背包客更喜欢新蒲甘而不是娘乌。在老蒲甘，只有一些政府参与的豪华酒店仍然存在。然而，后者离大多数景点最近。

旺季或节假日请提前预订；房间很快就会订满。如果您运气不好，可以试试 Eden Motel II，当蒲甘非常繁忙时，他们经常会在二楼提供床垫的宿舍式房间。否则，如果您有旅行床垫和睡袋，可以选择在屋顶下的星空下过夜。35 Shin Bo Me Ok Kyaung (方形寺庙) 位于娘乌以西 1-2 公里处，在通往寺庙的道路右侧——楼梯在北侧（外墙之一）内。

价格可能差异很大，即使下面有报价，也取决于一年中的时间以及您的预订方式（电子邮件、网站、直接）。当然，最佳选择是在淡季随意走进一家，询问价格并查看房间。

老蒲甘

奢侈

• 1 塔拉巴门酒店, 蒲甘-娘乌主干道 (靠近老城塔拉巴门), ☏ +95 61 2460037, +95 61 2460042, +95 61 2460043, reservation@tharabargate.com. 一家不错、氛围优美的豪华酒店，唤起了古缅甸的魅力。  

新蒲甘

经济型

• 2 Mya Thida Hotel, Nweni街 (4号街/Nweni街拐角), ☏ +95 9-450066777, myathidahotel@gmail.com. 四人间大宿舍，带储物柜和卫生间。包含缅甸早餐。 宿舍 12000-15000 缅元，双人间 25000 缅元.  
• 3 Mya Pyei Sone Guest House, Sa Pal街，Kan Latt Quarter (Sabae街和3号街之间). 友好、干净且便宜。WiFi。物有所值。宽敞的房间，配有 2 张床和套内浴室。 带空调的单人间/双人间 16000/24000 缅元.  
• 4 Ostello Bello Bagan, Thiri Sandar, Hkan Latt Qtr, Main Road (中央环岛旁), ☏ +95 61 65069, +95 92 5703 9009, booking.bagan@ostellobello.com. WiFi，24小时前台，空调，行李寄存。有许多宿舍床位，深受背包客欢迎。 17000 缅元起（可议价）.  
• 5 Northern Breeze Guest House, No.162 Cherry Street, Shwe Loung Block, Kyansitthar Quarter (2号街以东), ☏ +95 6165472, northernbreezehotel.bagan@gmail.com. 含自助早餐，房间干净，宽敞，提供 WiFi。适合背包客，但没有宿舍。 双人间（带空调和套内浴室）25000-40000 缅元，电动自行车 8000-10000 缅元.  

中档

• 6 Kaday Aung Hotel (北部新蒲甘), ☏ +95 62 65070, reservation@kadayaunghotel.com. 花园和游泳池还可以，但阴凉的树木带来的凉爽环境是无价的。房间装饰精美，配有木材和竹子装饰及艺术品。户外餐厅提供晚餐和舞蹈表演，自助早餐提供当地和欧陆式菜单，非常美味。友好的员工，经理乐于助人。也试试 kadayaunghotel@gmail.com 。 20-40 美元.  
• 7 Crown Prince Hotel, Khat Tar Street, Shwe Loung Block, Kyansittha Quarter (2号街以西), ☏ +95 61 65407, +95 9 73150134, +95-1-652447, crownprincehotel.reservation@gmail.com. 有 17 间豪华房和一些“套房”。员工友好，但隔壁房间可能会很吵。宽敞，提供 WiFi、空调、茶/咖啡、冰箱、水果。也试试 tshwe@yangon.net.mm 。 40-60 美元.  
• 8 Areindmar Hotel, Kayay街 (5号街和6号街之间), ☏ +95 61 65049, +95 61 65378, reservation@areindmarhotel.com. 2层建筑。不错，安静的酒店。早餐选择广泛。 52 美元.  
• 9 Manisanda Hotel, Kansitthar Quarter, 7th Street x Hnin Si Street 拐角 (7号街北端), ☏ +95 61 65 437. 他们有一个方便的屋顶露台，可以欣赏到绝佳的日落和日出景色。清洁度有待提高，包括早餐和公共设施。 45-60 美元.  

奢侈

• 10 Shwe Yee Pwint, Kant Kaw St, Anawrahta Ward, Khan Long (2号街以东), ☏ +95 61 65421, +95 61 65418, +95 61 65419, shweyepwinthotel@gmail.com. 平房和游泳池。附近有很多餐馆。单人间有点小。友好干净。也试试 shweyeepwinthotel@gmail.com 。 70-120 美元.  
• 11 Thazin Garden Hotel, No.22, Thazin Road (环岛东南约 500 米), ☏ +95-61 -65035, +95 61 65044, +95-1-537898, +95-9-730 85220, thazingardenbagan@gmail.com. 退房时间：75-120 美元. 俯瞰修复后的佛塔的平房和房间。还有一个沙龙、昂贵的互联网接入、一个有限的图书馆、台球、风景优美的游泳池和一个漂亮的早餐室。  

娘乌

经济型

• 12 Inn Wa Guest House, Lanmadaw 3 Rd (near the rotunda at the north end of Nyaung U Rd, less than 100 m east of the market), ☏ +95 61 60849, +95 61 70125. Cleanly maintained and exceptionally dust-free for its category. Air-con, TV, private bath with hot water and breakfast. Good English speaking informative staff. Good service. Free WiFi. US$15.  
• 13 Shwe Taung Tan Guest House, No.70, Lanmadaw 3 Rd (opposite Inn Wa Guest House, less than 100 m east of the market). Including breakfast, restaurant, AC, en-suite bathroom. They also rent bicycles. US$5-10 (single/double).  
• 14 Eden Motel II, Lanmadaw 2 Rd (120 m south of the market, opposite Eden Motel), ☏ +95 61 60639, +95 61 60812. Cheaper than Eden Motel. WiFi and hot water. US$10 dorm.  
• 15 Eden Motel, Lanmadaw 2 Rd (100 m south of the market), ☏ +95 61 60639, +95 61 60812. Breakfast on the roof. Car and bicycle rental available. US$4-8/7-10/15 (single/double/triple).  
• 16 Pan Cherry Guest House, 51/1, 84th St, Bet: 24-25, Amts (next to Shwezigon Pagoda), ☏ +95 61 70147. Including breakfast. Bicycle rent. Fan and shared bathroom, or AC and en-suite. Great location, inexpensive rooms and clean. US$5/10 (single/double fan & shared), US$8/15 (single/double AC & en-suite).  
• 17 Pyinsa Rupa Guest House, Lanmadaw 3 Rd (on the main road 300 m east of the market), ☏ +95 61 60 607. Rooms on the roof are nicer and quieter. WiFi usually doesn't work. Not the cleanest place, but OK. Bikes can be rented. The owner speaks very good English and is very informative and helpful. US$17 double with shared bath including breakfast, bikes US$2.  
• 18 Aung Mingalar Hotel, Lanmadaw 3 Rd (opposite of Shwezigon Pagoda), ☏ +95 61 60847, +95 61 61169, +95 61 70018, aungmingalar.res@gmail.com. AC, bathroom, TV, fridge, restaurant. Recommended. US$10-15/15-25 (single/double).  
• 19 Saw Nyein San Guest House, Lanmadaw 3 Rd (on the main road 300 m east of the market), ☏ +95 9 796 927138, +95 61-60651, +95 949215305, +95 9-2042865. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 11:30. Budget hotel in Nyaung U close to the market. Free WiFi, clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff, breakfast included. Horse cart hire for 30,000 kyat and one-way airport transfers of 5,000 kyat. 25/40,000 kyat (low season single/double), e-bike 5,000 kyat.  
• 20 Lux Pillow Hostel (City Center), No. 17, Lanmadaw 2 Road, Nyaung U. Not to be confused with the hostel of the same name a few blocks away, the City Center hostel is closer to the market but farther from Old Began. Bright dorm rooms available with fan or with AC. No breakfast included, but all day coffee & tea and good WiFi. Staff can help you book onward travel, local attractions and e-bikes. 8000 kyat / 11,000 kyat, fan/ac dm. (updated Sep 2018)

中档

• 21 Thante Hotel (northern tip of Nyaung U-Nyaukpadaung Rd, the second large junction after the main junction at the entrance of Nyaung U), ☏ +95-61-60315, +95-61-61116, +95-1-9664424, nyaunguthante@gmail.com. Clusters of rooms set in bungalows around a central pool. Close to the market. Excellent service. Dispenses free map. Also try info@thantenyu.com. Free airport shuttle. Restaurant with puppet show each evening. US$35-35 single, US$38-45 double, US$48 triple.  
• 22 Zfreeti Hotel, 5th Thiri Pyitsaya 5 St (behind Prince Guest House along Anawratha Rd west out of Nyaung U), ☏ +95 61 60 921, +95 9 73040305, reservation@zfreetihotel.com. This is the replacement for New Heaven Hotel and Golden Village. Not as cheap as before, but highly recommended. 50,000 kyat (double).  
• 23 WEStay @ Bagan Lotus Hotel, Nyaung U - Kyaukpadaung Road, Mile 22/7 (300 m from the toll gate (before when coming from Popa/Kyaukpadaung); free shuttle service to downtown 09:00, 12:00 & 15:00; back at 12:30, 15:30, 19:00 & 21:00), ☏ +959-44473-6660, westaybagan@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. 3-star hotel out of town in a quiet area, featuring views of the mountain ranges. 2 kinds of rooms: superior & deluxe; both feature comfortable beds, AC, TV, minibar; deluxe are even bigger, have bathtub & a terrace. Buffet continental breakfast 06:30-09:30 taken at their onsite restaurant, providing a nice view over the premises and mountains in the background. Swimming pool. Gym room. Free parking. Free wifi throughout the property. Extra services: spa, e-bike hire. Tours of Bagan & transportation to other cities can be arranged. Boardgames available, newspapers, library & even book swap; in each room one can even find thanakhar, a natural product that locals use both as a skin care & to preserve traditions. Low season, Superior room US$35, Deluxe US$45. High season, Superior room US$40, Deluxe US$50. (updated May 2018)
• 24 Amazing Bagan Resort (adjacent to the Bagan Nyaung U Golf Club), ☏ +95 61 60035, onlinesale@amazing-hotel.com. Check-out: 12:00. A luxury resort at a bargain price. It is a bit outside "everything", so to get to the nearest town or even shop it's necessary to rent a bike or take a taxi. It's a very quiet, beautiful and tranquil place. They can arrange horse cart rides to see the temples with pick up from the hotel for 13-15,000 kyat for a full day. Bikes can be borrowed free of charge. Nice large swimming pool. WiFi is free of charge as well in the lobby. The restaurant serves excellent food and is not too expensive. The reception staff are very friendly, polite and helpful. The rooms are big, only problem with that is that the small air-con units in the rooms have a hard time cooling the rooms. Owned by a local Chinese business man. Also try sale1@amazing-hotel.com . US$53-75, restaurant US$5-10.  

注意安全

• The best footwear to go about in this site is a pair of sandals. You'll want something easy to slip on and off as you go from temple to temple. Wearing socks and laced shoes is a hassle. Wearing shoes or socks in the temple and pagods grounds is disrespectful in Buddhism.
• Be careful when you climb the stairs of less-visited temples, as bees sometimes make hives on or in the temples.
• Headgear and sunscreen against the sun is also important. A wide brimmed hat is recommended or pack a collapsible umbrella like the locals.
• Bring a bottle of water and when empty, refill it at the nearest travel agency or bank branch. If not squeamish, refill it at the water stations (with local ceramic jars as water containers) ubiquitously and strategically placed all around the town. Water in these temple jars is safe, as it is distilled water, and the jar keeps the water cool because it allows some evaporation. At less popular temples, check the water first to make sure the it is fresh.
• Bagan is not for those with respiratory illnesses as the air is full of dust.
• When using an e-bike, be careful of the sand. You can easily hydroplane on the loose dirt and crash, or get your bike stuck on hills. Go slow.
• If you are using a bike for your personal tour, when you leave it by the gate, it is most likely that your bike will still be there when you get back. Bagan is a family-village setting and anyone who does harm to anybody will be known and humiliated, if not prosecuted.
• Souvenir vendors, young and old, some as young as 6 years, are pros. They manipulate the heartstrings of the tourists using subtle and psychological techniques. They initially act as your bike minders, then guides, eventually revealing their true intentions. They sometimes even offer to visit you at your hotel if you aren't decided or you have no available cash. Don't fall for their friendliness, and be firm in your refusal before they get too attached to you even if you insist that you are only a tourist on budget. They are hard to shake off and will persist.
• Do not fall for the "your hotel/guest house does not exist anymore" trick of many taxi drivers. They are just trying to drop you off at their friend's guesthouse or hotel where they will get a commission.
• When you need to hire a taxi to get from the bus station to your hotel, make sure you get a good reasonable estimate of the price from a trustworthy source, such as your hotel, before you arrive. The drivers start by double or triple quoting the price for tourists, and this is especially so if you are arriving at an odd timing (22:00 - 05:00). The better option would be to ask your hotel to arrange transport.
• Village children - If you stop on your e-bike to look at your map, be aware that children may approach you and twist the bike's accelerator, causing the bike to lurch forward. In addition, children have started to sell postcards that they've drawn. Do not buy from children: the more you buy the more you keep them out of school.

下一站

For questions regarding travel and potential restrictions, see3 Nyaung U Tourist Information Counter in No.6 Quarter, Aung Myay Thar Ward, Nyaung U (+95-9-5019088).

公路

Many buses leave from Bagan Shwe Pyi Highway Bus Terminal south of Nyaung U into all directions. Best compare prices of the travel agents south of Nyaung U market or book directly at the Bus Terminal, try JJ express bus Nyaung U. Seldom buses are not full, and consequently do not allow for spontaneous travel, in which case you may want to try one of the many minibuses or vans, which can also be booked near Nyaung U Market with similar prices.

• Mount Popa – This attraction is a temple on a cliff and a mountain and crater, which can be climbed for an even better view. From Mount Popa or Kyaukpadaung respectively, onward travel to Mandalay (via Meiktila), Pyay (via Magway) or Mrauk U (via Magway) is possible. Taking local transport southeast from Nyaung U by the Highway Bus Station, the price is about 1,000-1,500 kyat one-way for the 50 km.
• Meiktila – This is more a transport hub for onward travel to Kalaw, Mandalay or Naypyidaw. The bus there costs 5,000 kyat.
• Monywa – Famed for its two giant Buddhas (Boddhi Tataung), one standing and one lying, and the 500,000 Buddha sculptures Thanboddhay Pagoda. Local (non air-con) bus cost 3,000 kyat at the bus station (that is the locals' price so haggle) At hotels, they charge about 5,000 kyat. They can pick you up along the main road. The bus starts at 07:30, 09:00, 10:30 and 12:30. and takes about 3–4 hr, including several stops.
• Mandalay – Famous for the U Bein Bridge, the Buddha face washing, as well as the nearby mountains by train. Buses to Mandalay leave at 08:00, 08:30. and in the afternoon, takes 6-8 hr and costs 7,500-15,000 kyat, bargain hard.
• Kalaw, Inle Lake, Taunggyi – Inle Lake is one of the most famous sights in Myanmar, a giant lake only a few metres deep with many local villages around and in the lake. "Hiking" tours are very famous (but also very touristic) between Inle Lake and Kalaw. There are several daily buses (07:30 & 19:30) and at least one minibus at 20:00 to Kalaw and Inle Lake (Nyang Shwe) which cost around 12,000 kyat and take around 7-8 hr to Kalaw and a few more to reach Inle. Some do only stop along the highway, 12 km away from Inle Lake, and go further to Taunggyi (10 hr). The bus should pick you up from your hotel in Nyaung U. The ride up into the hills to Kalaw is steep and scenic, and the road quality is normal for Myanmar.
• Pyay – Famous for the nearby and ancient Pyu city. The bus from the Bagan Shwe Pyi Highway Bus Terminal leaves at 13:30 and takes about 10 hr. From 11,000 kyat.
• Magway – A transport hub for Mrauk U and Pyay. The bus from Bagan to Magway leaves the bus station near the airport at 10:00,12:30 and 23:30. Takes 6 hr and costs 4,000 kyat.
• Mrauk U (& Sittwe) – Mrauk U is famous for its ancient sights of the last great kingdom and its traditional, surrounding Chin Villages. Starting from Bagan, you have to take a bus to Magway or Kyauk Padaung (southwest of Mt. Popa) and switch to the bus to Mrauk U (or Sittwe). In Magway, catch the bus near the bridge across the Irrawaddy river or in front of the K.H.M. Fashion store. In Kyauk Padaung, along the east to west main road. The bus from Magway or Kyauk Padaung to Mrauk U or Sittwe is about 25–27,000 kyat and takes 16-22 hr.
• Yangon – Night buses to Yangon leave in the afternoon and arrive early in the morning. There is one day bus that departs Bagan at 09:00. Try to buy directly at the bus station or compare travel agents, prices at hotels can be higher. 13–18,000 kyat, 13 hr.

乘火车

It is rough, smelly and slow, and sometimes full of insects: however it's worth it.

• Yangon – Overnight trains run daily, departing about 17:00. from Bagan and arriving about 10:30 in Yangon the following day. This route does not go through Pyay but by Naypyidaw and through Taungoo. Fares are: upper class sleeper 16,500 kyat, upper class seat, 12,000 kyat, ordinary class seat, 4,500 kyat.
• Mandalay – There are two direct train service running to Mandalay daily, one departing at 04:00 and arriving at 15:55 and one departing at 07:00 and arriving at 14:30. Apparently, only the night train, which might not run in low season, has 1st class. So check ahead. Otherwise, you will have limited room to store your stuff, as well as cramped, uncomfortable sitting conditions in an incredibly crowded train. Tickets are 1,800 kyat (1st class) and 1,300 (ordinary seat).
• Pyay – The situation about the train to Pyay is unclear. It could be seasonal, but there are reports of people that have used this train in the near past. Nevertheless, there are three daily trains from Pyay to Yangon for 3,900 kyat upper class. So, you could take the bus to Pyay and continue from there.

For more details see Seat61.com, or ask directly at the train station where you also will have to buy your ticket in advance.

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曼德勒
An (almost daily) "express" ferry service runs up the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) from Bagan to Mandalay taking about 12 hr. Prices are US$35/40. It is more of a slow pleasure cruise than a rush express trip thanks to the priceless river views and fresh air, the glimpse of country life with locals waving at you, acknowledging your presence unobtrusively, and the overall soothing and relaxing atmosphere detached from misery and distant from poverty. MGRG Express Ferry leaves Nyaung U Jetty in Bagan at 06:00 and arrives in Mandalay at 18:00 for US$45. Bookings can be made through website, hotel, any travel agent or MTT (government tourist information).

A (very) slow local overnight ferry covers the same route less frequently and costs 18,000 kyat. Takes about 22 hr, but is a great opportunity to mix with the locals. Apparently only runs Monday and Thursday, so check ahead. Plastic chairs are available to rent on board. Otherwise, bring something to sit on and a good cover for the night. Tickets are available directly on the boat or through any travel agent.

Some have been disappointed by the views along the river due to the distance to the riverbank and the scenery in general.

皮尤
Every Sunday at 17:30. there is also a local overnight ferry from Nyaung U Jetty to Pyay, arriving at 10:45.