Khit / Yoon (NSS) – Aug 28 

The Department of Bagan Archeology is trying to allow visiting the restricted areas in Bagan with the guidance of the Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC), the director of the department said. 

The SAC Chairman visited to observe the maintenance works within the Bagan Archaeological Zone on 27th August.

The right to visit the pagodas in Bagan and see the sceneries has been restricted since 2016 earthquake, the director of the department Myint Than said. 

“The view point places have been restricted since 2016 earthquake. While observing the strength of the pagodas and the damage caused by cyclone Mocha, the SAC’s Chairman said that efforts should be done for visitors for visiting scenery places if the pagodas were strength enough. But he did not say to allow. He guided to make efforts for all to view the scenery of Bagan. But it can’t be opened right now,” the Director Myint Than told NP News. 

According to the guidance, the pagodas will be selected to allow for the scenery views of Bagan after discussing with experts. 

In addition, depending on the maintenance of the pagodas, it is necessary to use modern technologies to maintain them without damaging the original works. 

At present, local and foreign pilgrims are interested in visiting and 275 foreign pilgrims visited from August 1st to 25th, and the largest number of visitors came from neighboring Thailand, according to the Director Myint Than.