Photo: Daniela A Nievergelt​

Horse Cart Ride to see Temples

Experiencing a horse cart ride in Bagan is a fun activity for the kids. The young ones will be enthused to tour the temples of Bagan in the preferred style of the royals. The amazing ancient architecture of the temples will leave them spellbound.
Children would definitely enjoy this airy, relaxing and elegant ride, along with the rhythmic sound of horse hooves on the streets. One can visit the Ananda Temple and see its towering standing Buddha images, or explore That Byin Nyu temple and see the transition of Bagan architecture.

Full guide  : Travel with Kids in Myanmar



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Balloon flight

Kids will thoroughly enjoy this fairy tale ride on a hot air balloon over Bagan that provides spectacular views of picturesque landscape with mystical pagodas. This magical flight few thousands of feet above the sea level is not only adventurous but memorable too.
The young ones will surely get amazed by the panoramic views of Bagan from the top. The enchanting views of sunset from the Balloon will definitely create unforgettable moments.

Did you know Balloon in listed in our Top Things to do in Bagan ?



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Irrawaddy River Cruise

Cruising on the mighty Irrawaddy River is an unforgettable family event. Sailing along this river gives a chance to get a glimpse of the local life, rustic villages, lush green surroundings, pagodas and temples at the river bank.
Sunset views from the boat deck is simply stunning and a memorable sight, which the kids will enjoy. The tranquillity along Myanmar’s most fabled river is truly enjoyable.

See Lacquer Ware Workshop

Burmese traditional lacquerware is known globally and a visit to one such workshops in Bagan will help understand the process and the intricate detailing involved. A family visit to these workshops make the kids witness the entire process in action.
They can even try their hands in creating these beautiful handicrafts with little guidance. It is amazing to watch the process of creating lacquerware – right from splitting the bamboo, to applying the lacquer, drying process, etching the designs and inlaying shell. The kids would definitely try making bamboo bracelets themselves as a piece of little souvenirs.




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Watch Monks collecting Alms 

Participating in a traditional spiritual ceremony at a local monastery in Bagan could be the best way to spend the day. One gets to see the daily rituals of Buddhist monks, from their early morning prayers to their afternoon studies.
A visit to the monastery with family and kids to participate in the ‘soan’ offering is the best part of Bagan trip. It is a privilege to get blessings from monks, while donating food to them.
This is also one of the highlights for any Bagan Photography Trip

Hike Mount Popa

Hiking atop Mount Popa could be a great family activity in Bagan. This extinct volcano is perhaps best known pilgrimage site, with numerous Nat temples and relic sites at its summit.
The spectacular views of Taung Kalat and its vicinity from Mount Popa is something to die for. Driving to and from Mount Popa was just as much fun as the final destination. On the way, one can get a glimpse of local rural life and explore the peanut and palm oil farms. Kids can really have a fun day outing on this trip.




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Museum Hoping 

There are 2 museums that you can take kids to in Bagan : Archeaological museum and Thanaka Museum. If you fancy showing your kids about the rich history of Bagan, opt the first one which exhibits valuable relics from time to time.
Thanaka is an interesting museum to learn about local cosmetic that is used by mostly everyone in the country.



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Local Village Visit

Amongst top things to do in Bagan with Kids, visiting local village offers both educational chances and friendly interaction. There are chances for children to observe exotic life, different workshops including making peanut oil, silk weaving. 
On our Bagan Itinerary, we often add school villages as well. This excites your kids very much as they meet new friends who do not speak the same language but full of fun.