Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Archaeological edifices in Bagan fascinating tourists

The Aureum Palace Resort in Bagan Archaeological Region fascinating foreign tourists.


Now the rainy season is going tosay “goodbye” to Myanmar, and it isushering in the cold season, and so the editourism season has set in. Myanmar is working hard to transform itself into a peaceful, modern and developed nation Being blessed with natural resources of
different sorts in abundance and possessingcultural and archaeological edifices, the nation captivates tourists from around the world. Myanmar is worldwide well-known for its
tourist attractions including Bagan Archaeological Region, a large repository of artistic architectural works, cultural heritage,
along with scenic natural beauties; the lifestyle of local people of Inlay region who row boat with legs and build floating houses in Inlay Lake, a lake in a hilly region; archaeological edifices; and hospitality of its people. Bagan is a major tourist attraction and tourists should visit Bagan without fail during their stay in Myanmar. It was established more than 1000 years ago, so a tourist can observe a variety of ancient artistic works and archaeological buildings alongside pagodas, temples and stupas of successive periods in a single place of Bagan. In Bagan, tourists, from a pagoda, can enjoy breathtaking scenery of glittering pagodas, stupas and temples, scenic natural beauties, and the dawn and sunset with the green and lush mountain range in the background. Bagan Archaeological Region with an acre of 19 square miles has more than 2000 pagodas, stupas and temples and more than 800 religious mounds. It had cultural civilization especially from 11th Century to 13th Century. The buildings of cultural heritage have been maintained and renovated in the course of the history of the nation. Bagan Archaeological Museum and the ancient palace of King Anawrahta enhance the archaeological value of Bagan. Therefore, the majority of the tourists to Myanmar embrace the
opportunities to visit Bagan and observe the archaeological edifices and enjoy natural beauties. And they buy local goods and souvenirs there. Of the hotels in Bagan-NyaungU Region, the Aureum Palace Hotel Resort in Min Nan Thu Village in NyaungU Township is of different style. Its traditional style vand decorations draw the attention of the visitors. It gets the statues of the four heroes of Bagan Period at the entrance. It is all furnished with wicker works and floral motif works of traditional designs. From the Aureum Palace Hotel Resort, a visitor can enjoy a panoramic view of natural beauties, pagodas and green and lush mountain ranges on the banks of the Ayeyawady River in the background. Moreover, tourists can enjoy the beauty of the sunset from Mt. Tant-kyei. In the compound of the resort is an island-like bungalow in the lake. The Nan Myint Tower enhances the reputation of the resort. Form the tower, visitors
can enjoy scenic views of Bagan Archaeological Region and its surrounding areas and the
dawn and the sunset. With the use of a pair of powerful binoculars, they also can enjoy the views of the four tooth relic pagodas: the Shwezigon, the Tant-kyei Taung, the Turin Taung, and the Lawka Nanda at the same time. The 198-foot-high Nan Myint Tower was built on 7 July 2003 and the project was completed on 8 April 2005. It was inaugurated on 10 April the same year. Myanmar draws the attention of tourists for its natural beauties and cultural heritage, which lure the tourists for the next visits. Visitors recognize the stability, peace and development of Myanmar. Therefore, all are duty-bound to improve the nation’s tourism industry to increase more arrivals of tourists.

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