BAGAN TOUR TO KYAUK GU U MIN TEMPLE BY BOAT

Best places to visit: BAGAN - KYAUK GU U MIN TEMPLE - SAE LAN VILLAGE

Durations

1/2 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English, Cezch


Venture away from the main archeological zone and discover a different side of Bagan where few tourists visit.”BAGAN TOUR TO KYAUK GU U MIN TEMPLE BY BOAT” Take a boat along the Irrawaddy River to the impressive Kyauk Gu U Min temple – a different, unique structure along the riverside- and stop to explore a farming village for a taste of local life.


Itinerary :

Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building is highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual meaning. Bagan became a central powerbase in the mid 9th century under King Anawratha, who unified Burma under Theravada Buddhism. It is estimated that as many as 13,000 temples and stupas once stood on this 42 sq km plain in central Myanmar

Bagan Tours to Kyauk Gu U Min Temple by Boat:

Depart from your hotel with your guide and driver to transfer to the Bagan boat jetty. Board a private river boat and set off upriver toward Kyauk Gu U Min. Throughout your Irrawaddy river cruise you will be treated to fabulous scenes of life on the water: fishermen, local ferry boats, riverside villages and views of the Bagan temples.

You’ll stop at Sae Lan village and go ashore for a short walk. Sae Lan is typical of the riverside villages along the Irrawaddy. The friendly people work as farmers and fishermen, living a simple but happy life.
Continue by boat to Kyauk Gu U Min on the eastern side of the river where a five to ten minute walk takes us to the temple. This beautiful temple has exquisite stone carvings depicting religious figures and flowers on the door.

BAGAN TOUR TO KYAUK GU U MIN TEMPLE BY BOAT

The temple itself is built against the side of cliff, so behind the main hall of the temple you can enter a cave. Inside the cave there are several small niches where individuals can practice meditation. Legend states that the cave was built during the 13th century for the locals to hide from the invading Mongols.

BAGAN TOUR TO KYAUK GU U MIN TEMPLE BY BOAT
After your exploration of Kyauk Gu U Min, you’ll return to the boat for a relaxing cruise back to Bagan (around 1 hour). Transfer back to your hotel upon reaching Bagan.

Time: 0800-1200, 1300-1700
Recommended: Afternoon trip sees more activity on the water and can enjoy sunset on the river as they return

Our services include:

  • English-speaking guide
  • Transfers and excursion with private vehicle with driver 
  • Boat Trip 
  • Water and Refreshing Towel

Our services do not include:

  • Bagan Zone Fee 
  • Meals other than mentioned 
  • Drinks and personal expenses 
  • Any other items not mentioned
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