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(3) The Map of Bagan (MOB)

The Map of Bagan (MOB) is an official map published and distributed by D.P.S under the guidance of Ministry of Hotels & Tourism.

The Map of BAGAN (MOB) is a pocket size map which should be kept handy for tourists, foreign businessmen and also Myanmar Nationals.

The Map of Bagan (MOB) is a handy single sheet guide map complete with detail maps of the Ancient City - Bagan, showing exact and most up to date locations of temples and archaelogical sites. This map also includes pictures of famous pagodas and temples. To assist visitors better, we have added distinctive symbols for hotels, tour operators and other places of interest. It also has some beautiful advertisements, of course!

Contact D.P.S to advertise your company and services. D.P.S will prepare design at your satisfaction. Attach with this letter are the significant features of The Map of Bagan (MOB) and the price for advertisement.

Make sure you're on The Map of Bagan (MOB) - the reason is 95% of visitors coming to Myanmar will go to Bagan, they will need a proper map and (most importantly) They will keep it.
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Significant features of The Map of Bagan

* Circulation - 20, 000
* Frequency – Every 4 months
* Publication - Colour separation and printing will be done in S'pore.
* Distribution
Ministries and Government Offices, Foreign Missions
International Organisations in Yangon, Myanmar Embassies overseas
Airlines, Hotels, Travel Agencies, Restaurants
Tour Operators in Singapore (STPB), Thailand, Japan, England, USA, Germany and France
Airport Souvenir Shop, Arrival Lounge, Tourist Information Centres (In Bagan & Yangon)
Famous Bookshops (In Bagan & Yangon)

* Important Dates & requirements for The Map of Bagan
• Closing date for advertisement and designs : Please call us for updated information.
• Distribution date : Please call us for updated information.
• Necessities for adverts : Slide Film, Art Work, positive colour separation film.
• Bleed ... : Allow 2mm on all sides
• Medium of language : English & Myanmar
• Size : ..... : 20"x 30" Single Sheet
• Paper Quality : 130 gsm Art Paper

* Terms & Conditions
• Business location (e.g., Hotels, Restaurants, Inns, Travels & Tours, Super Markets, Souvenir & Lacquerware Shop) including business title/name will be mentioned.
• Design will be prepared for you free of charge. 1 photo/slide will be included free too. Only an extra scan will be charged. All the bills can be settled in FEC (or) Myanmar Kyats.
• Depending on the size of advert, 50 or more complimentary copies will be received.
• If the advert is also placed for the following issues, there will be a special discount.
• A chance for Businessmen in Bagan to advertise privately
• Limited space of advert.

Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar. One of the richest archaeological sites in Asia, it is located on the east bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. The whole space is thickly studded with pagodas of all sizes and shapes. At one time there were 13,000 temples, pagodas and religious structures. Today, only over 2000 well-preserve pagodas & temples of the 11th - 13th century. Surrounding all this are wonderful villages, where life goes on much as it did when the temples were at their peak, and here too, cottage crafts remain, including the making of the best lacquerware in Myanmar.

How to Get There ?
It takes about one hour and twenty minutes to fly from Yangon to Bagan. There are daily flights to Bagan from Yangon, and regular flights from Mandalay, which take only 20 minutes. There are 4 domestic Airlines, Myanmar Airways, Air Mandalay, Yangon Airways & Air Bagan.

By overland, it takes 12 hours from Yangon and 7 hours from Mandalay by Coach. There is a regular train between Bagan and Mandalay too. There is also a double-decker steamer service between Mandalay and Bagan and the cruises
Road to Mandalay
Tel: 95-1-242 828 (Extn: 7814)
E-mail: RTMYGN@mptmail.net.mm
RV Pandaw 1947
RV PANDAW 1947 is operated and managed by Interconnection Co., Ltd.
126, 38th Street, Yangon, Myanmar.
Tel: 95-1-380877 Tel/Fax: 95-1-376109
Tourist Transport Licence No. PA/1957
Irrawaddy Princess
Tel: 95-1-220 949
E-mail: barani-cruise@mptmail.net.mm

What to see ?
Ananda Temple --- The Ananda Temple built after the Shwe Zigon in 1090 is the masterpiece of the early style temple architecture. There are four huge Buddha images in the standing position and eighty relieves depicting the life of the Buddha from his Birth to his Enlightenment. Ananda Pagoda Festival is yearly celebrated on Full moon day of Pyartho.

Shwe Zigon Pagoda --- This golden pagoda was the first monument built in the Myanmar style, the prototype for later pagodas. It was first built by King Anawrahta and completed by King Kyan Sittha in 1087. 'Nat' (spirit) images can be found within its precincts. Shwe Zigon Festival is celebrated on full moon day of Tasungmone.

Thatbyinnyu Temple --- Over 66 meters high, and built by King Alaungsithu in the middle of the 12th century, this white stucco building overtops all other monuments as the highest pagoda on the Bagan plain.

Manuhar Pagoda --- The Manuhar Payar was built by King Manuhar from Thaton. King Manuhar sold a piece of his jewelry for a fabulous sum in Bagan and built a shine there, probably to portray his life as a POW, (Prisoner-of-war). You can see the shrine today huge images of the Buddha inside a low and narrow building, clearly conveying a sense of confinement. Manuhar Pagoda festival is yearly celebrate on First day over Thidingyut full-moon day.

Dhamma Yangyi Temple --- Bagan's most massive temple, Dhamma Yangyi Temple was built by King Narathu in 1167. This temple was not finished but it displayed the finest brickwork.

Shwegugyi Temple --- Standing on the high brick plinth, this temple was built by King Alaungsithu in 1131 AD. The arch pediments, pilasters, plinth and cornice molding are decorated with fine stucco carvings, evident of Myanmar architecture of the early 12th Century.

Gawdaw Palin Temple --- This 13th century temple is like That Byinnyu, about 60 metres high with a fine view of the Bagan plains. Festival of Gawdaw Palin Temple is celebrated on full moon day of Thidingyut.

Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyi-In) --- It is a 13th century temple with a spire resembling the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in India. This temple is known for its wall paintings depicting scenes from the Jatakas (life stories of the Buddha).

Bupaya Pagoda --- Standing on the brink of the Ayeyarwaddy River, the Bupaya Pagoda is a conspicuous landmark for travelers along the river. This pagoda with bulbous dome resembling the "Bu" or gourd is a favorite spot for visitors to watch the sunset.

Archaeological Museum --- The museum run by Archaeological Department is situated near the Gawdawpalin Temple. It has a collection of more than 2,000 items including Buddha statues, stucco pieces, terra-cotta cups and pots. Open daily except Monday and public holidays.

Shopping --- Masterpieces of lacquerware have been the pride of Bagan since the days of the Bagan Empire. It is still the main industry of Bagan today and you can observe the making process of lacquerware from the beginning to the finished products ready for sale at the shops. Lacquerware like bowls, boxes, trays and paintings are the best souvenirs of Bagan.

Useful information for visitors to Bagan

Here are some useful information for visitors to Bagan.
What to wear, carry - Casual and light clothing is recommended but not skimpy dress nor those that may offend reserved nature of Myanmar. Light sweater or jacket will be useful early in the morning and late evening especially outside during cold season. Shoes and other footwear must be removed before entering pagodas, temples, monasteries and other religious buildings and homes. A pair of Myanmar slippers will be very useful.
Export of antiques - and archaeological objects are prohibited. Visitors are advised to buy only the allowed items of handicrafts and art objects from the registered souvenir shops. Insist on to obtain the certified receipt from the shops. Visitors are requested to show the receipt upon request by the responsible official concerned. Any illegal trade of prohibited items will result in heavy penality.
The allowed items
l Modern lacquerwares & tapastries.
l Modern figurines (However, bronze Buddha images, bronze weights in Hamsa and Lion design, and Pyu artisans bronze figurines are not allowed).
l Modern wooden carvings and marionettes.
l Clay and terra- cotta art-objects ( However, clay tobacco pipes and terra-cotta votive tablets are notallowed).
l Pictures made of straw, oil color paintings, water-color paintings, modern cloth-paintings mosaic picturen on wooden plaques.
l Bone figurines.
Important Fact
There will be a zone fees 10 $ for all foreigners to enter the Bagan Archaeological Zone.
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