Bagan's economy is based mainly on tourism.
Because of boycotts against the previous military government, the Bagan region's tourism infrastructure is still quite modest by international standards.
The city has a few international standard hotels and many family-run guesthouses.
Bagan is also the center of Burmese lacquerware industry, which to a large degree depends on tourist demand.
Much of the lacquerware is destined for souvenir shops in Yangon, and to the world markets.
Moreover, the lacquerware-making process itself has become a tourist draw.
Bagan's economy is based mainly on tourism. Because of boycotts against the previous military government, the Bagan region's tourism infrastructure is still quite modest by international standards. The city has a few international standard hotels and many family-run guesthouses. Bagan is also the center of Burmese lacquerware industry, which to a large degree depends on tourist demand. Much of the lacquerware is destined for souvenir shops in Yangon, and to the world markets. Moreover, the lacquerware-making process itself has become a tourist draw.
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