A historic capital, Bagan, known as city of tour million Pagodas, is the richest archaeological site in Asia. This enchanting city is situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy river about 193 km South of Mandalay.Once the centre of a glorius kingdom,ancient temples is the landscape as far as the eye can see. Today apart from spectacular sunset views and serene river cruises, Bagan is also the centre of the expanding Myanmar lacquer ware industry.