Bagan Attractions

Bagan is full of attractions and landmarks you can’t finish in one or two days. Let me inform you about the most famous ones.

The Ananda Temple:        has the greatest architecture.

The Dhammayangyi:        is the most massive temple.

The Thatbyinnyu:              is the highest temple in Bagan.

They are temples that are famous for their significances.

Shwe San Taw Pagoda   - famous for its sunset view at the top of staircases but now temporarily closed to protect damage from overweight.

Bu Paya                             - its name comes from its gourd-like shape and one of three pagodas located at the side of the river.

Thisa Wadi Temple         - it is one of the temples where you see the sunset view                                       

You can visit the above places with bicycles, horse carts but I recommend riding your own E-bike so you can go everywhere you want. The fees will be between 6000MMK-8000MMK for one day.

LawKa Nandar            - a stupa with Buddha relic inside, located at New Bagan besides the Ayeyarwady river. You can see also see sunset view.

Shwezigon Pagoda     - is built in 1102 AD and it is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Buddha.

Tantkyi Taung             - located across the Ayeyarwady river and it is believed to have four tooth relics of Buddha

Tu Yin Taung               - is built on a 25 million-years-old sandstone hill in AD 1059

Myanmar people have a strong belief that if you go and make only one wish at these four pagods, your wish will come true. If you want to, you have to wake up early in the morning  4:00 or 5:00 am

Nearby Attractions

Popa                               - 50 km(45 min) drive away from Bagan. It is an extinct volcano erupted over 3200 years ago for the last time. You can also stay at Popa Mountain Resort if you want to relax.

Bagan Village Tour       - a visit to Minnanthu Village to see weaver, smith, jewel making and pottery business. You can see seasonal crops planted on the way to other villages.

Mandalay Cruise           - the cruise usually set off around 5 am and reach Mandalay in the evening around 6:00 pm.

Hot Air Balloon             - it will take about one hour on the balloon and you will be provided transfer to your hotel and complimentary breakfast. 

Traditional Food & Snack    

Deep-fried Snacks                 - a variety of deep-fried food made of peas, beans or corn with rice would be a perfect match for your breakfast

Soya Paste                             - called Pone-yay-gyi can be eaten making salads with onions

Toddy Sweet                          - a kind of dessert made from toddy juice(palm wine).

Mohinga                                 - fish broth infused with other ingredients like rice powder, banana stem, and lemongrass is served with rice noodles.

Tea leaf salad                         - pickled tea lead, fried peas or peanuts, tomatoes, cabbage, garlic are mixed well and drizzle oil on them.

Hotels

In Bagan, you can choose hotels in

Nyaung-Oo    - it is in the Nyaung-Oo city area and close to the airport

New Bagan    - it is in the city area and there are a lot of hotels to choose from

Old Bagan     - it is near to the attraction site and most of the hotels are luxury type.

Nyaung-Oo                                                   New Bagan                                Old Bagan

Ananda Bagan Hotel                                       Areindmar Hotel                          Ayeyar River View Resort

Hotel Sincere Smile                                        Bagan Village Resort

Royal Bagan Hotel                                          Villa Bagan

Royal Emerald River View Resort                  Ruby True Hotel

Bagan Star Hotel                                            Sky Palace Hotel

Temperature in Bagan

•  20(68) - 36(97) in hot season(mid-February to mid-May)
•  24(75) - 32(90) in rainy season(mid-May to late October)
•  16(60) - 31(88) in winter(late October to mid-February)