Bagan Sees Rise in Jan–Apr
Visitor Arrivals Year on Year
30 April 2026
More than 510,000 domestic and
international visitors had arrived in Bagan as of 25 April this year, and with
expected surges during the Kason full moon period, total arrivals are projected
to surpass the over 530,000 recorded by April last year.
THE Bagan Ancient Cultural
Heritage Zone is expected to attract more visitors in the first four months of
this year than in the same period last year, according to the Directorate of
Hotels and Tourism (Bagan Branch).
During the international New Year
and the Myanmar New Year festivals, domestic and foreign visitors visited the
Bagan archaeological zone, especially the 18 famous pagodas and temples, and
those featuring ancient mural paintings, were crowded with visitors. And so, it
is estimated that visitor arrivals this year will surpass those of the same
four-month period last year.
“Compared to the first four
months of last year, the number of domestic and foreign visitors up to the end
of these four months this year is not significantly different. However, if
there are no issues such as extreme heat or fuel shortages in late March and April,
the number of visitors is expected to increase noticeably compared to last
year. We are pleased to see a steady increase in tourist arrivals year by year.
As the full moon day of Kason falls at the end of this month, we expect more
visitors to come. Including this holiday period, it can be said that more
tourists will visit Bagan compared to the previous four months. It is
encouraging to see the continuous growth in tourist arrivals each year. Since
there will be a four-day holiday including the Kason full moon day, we would
like to invite pilgrims and travellers from across the country to visit Bagan,”
said Daw San San Myint, assistant director of the department.
During the recent four-day
Thingyan festival, more than 9,000 local and foreign visitors came to Bagan. In
comparison, over 14,000 visitors were recorded during the same period last
year. Although there was a decrease of about 5,000 visitors due to extreme heat
and fuel difficulties, the total number of visitors during the first four
months of this year did not decline compared to last year.
Last year, more than 530,000
domestic and international visitors arrived in Bagan by April. This year, more
than 510,000 visitors had already arrived by 25 April, and with the expected
crowds during the Kason full moon period at the end of April, the total number
is projected to exceed last year’s figure. — Oktha/KTZH
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