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Blue Bird

Hotel Blue Bird is located in the peaceful village of New Bagan, the small town, just a short walk from the Ayeyarwady River. New Bagan is also home to a colourful morning market as well as numerous lacquerware shops and restaurants. Pagan's famous temples are easily accessible from the hotel, and Nyaung Oo airport is only a ten-minute drive away.

Each of the 24 Deluxe rooms offer air-conditioning and flat-screen TV and DVD players. The hotel has a good sized pool set in beautiful gardens and there are bicycles for hire, a boutique shop as well as the Spices Restaurant, a favourite in New Bagan.

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    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

    • Bagan by bicycle
      Village girl relaxing, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

      Bagan by bicycle

      Bagan by bicycle

      Prepare to be astounded by Bagan, a grassy plain scattered with pagodas. A full day of cycling will take you to the city's most fascinating sites, including the teeming Nyaung Oo Market, the glittering Shwezigon Pagoda, and the atmospheric cave temple of Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi.

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    • Dawn balloon flight over Bagan
      Dawn balloon flight over Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

      Dawn balloon flight over Bagan

      Dawn balloon flight over Bagan

      An early morning balloon flight over Bagan is a fantastic way to see the temple landscape. Your trip will end with a light snack and celebratory glass of champagne.

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    • Mount Popa villages on foot
      Mount Popa, Burma (Myanmar)

      Mount Popa villages on foot

      Mount Popa villages on foot

      Driving 80 kilometres southeast of Bagan you reach the famous Mount Popa. Rising 1,518 metres out of the Ayeyarwady flood plain, Mount Popa is one of the most sacred sites in Myanmar and home to the 'Nats'.

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    Bagan and nearby places