WITH the significant increase in tourist arrivals to Inwa, other attractions in the city should be preserved and developed to attract more tourists, said Bo Shate (Ratanapura), a researcher and writer from Inwa.

Besides domestic tourists, many foreign tourists arrived in Inwa, unlike last year, according to locals. Currently, major tourist destinations include Bagaya Monastery, Mei Nu Brick Monastery, Ratanagiri Pagoda, Daw Gyan Pagoda, Wingaba Myintmo Taung Pagodas and Inwa Fort.

He suggested that roads should be built and ancient sites should be restored to attract more tourists.

“We have seen many foreigners visiting this year. Currently, they are Bagaya Monastery, Mei Nu Brick Monastery, Ratanagiri Pagoda, Daw Gyan Pagoda, Wingaba Myintmo Taung Pagodas and Inwa Fort. In addition, other places should be restored in original forms and developed to attract more tourists,” he said.

Inwa was busy with visitors during the Thadingyut, Tazaungdaing, and New Year periods, creating more local income opportunities. Like the Bagan Ancient Cultural Heritage Zone, Inwa locals should be trained to become guides to explain the history of ancient pagodas, he added.

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