Pilgrimage in Nyaung-U: Pagodas and temples packed with thousands of people

Thousands of people paid homage to pagodas and temples at the Bagan Archaeological Zone in Nyaung-U Township of Mandalay Region on Monday, the full moon day of Tazaungmon, the eighth month of the Myanmar calendar.

The Bagan Archaeological Zone is the main attraction of the country and is one of the richest archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady River, the temples of Bagan leave one awestruck.

Bagan has approximately 2000 ancient monuments and pagodas strewn all over Bagan. With a rich history of over 1500 years, Bagan stands evidence to achievements made by men before any technological innovation came into being. The walls of many of these monuments have historic mural paintings.