Ayeyarwaddy River, Bagan

Some of the temples of Bagan, as seen from the river at sunset.

The sun setting behind the mountains on the western side of the Ayeyarwaddy River, opposite Bagan.

 
A very nice way to cool off after a day slogging around old temples is to take a sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwaddy River. Cruises by private boat depart from the banks of the river at Old Bagan and travel up-river well past the historic area. The boatman then shuts off the engine and allows you to drift quietly back down towards the old city while the sun sets behind the hills on the western bank of the river.

Cost of the cruise is around US$25 per person. They return just before sunset, since travel on the river can be dangerous at night.