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CommentsFor anyone taking tours Myanmar, Bagan is one of the not-to-miss attractions that brings you an unforgettable experience. With over 2200 temples spreading over the plain, there are many things to see and discover. To get a completed guide to Bagan, keep scrolling up to read about best places to visit in Bagan day tour.
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Shwe Sandaw Pagoda
11th century
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Merit attributed to King Anawrahta (r. 1044-1077)
This is the first spire to evolve from the earlier bulbous or cylindrical shapes into a tapering one that ends sharply […] -
Sulamuni Temple
Completed 1183
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Merit of King Narapati Sithu (r. 1173-1210)
A stone inscription in Bamar dates the construction of the temple to 1183. According to legends, Narapati Sithu saw a ruby […] -
Ananda Temple
Completed 1090
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Merit of King Kyansittha (r.1084-1112)
One of the most beautiful temples in Bagan, the Ananda’s floor plan is like a Greek cross, with paralleled double corridors. The interior […] -
Sein Nyet Ama Temple and Sein Nyet Nyima Pagoda
Estimated 12th century
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Merit attributed to the monk Sein Nyet of the 12th
Some attribute it to Queen Sein Nyet of the 11th century but the style of the temple […] -
Thatbyinnyu Temple
Mid 12th century
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Merit of King Alaung Sithu (r. 1112-1166)
Rising to 210 ft, the Thatbyinnyu is one of the most majestic of Bagan temples which is popular to visit […] -
Htilominlo Temple
Early 13th century
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Merit of King Nadaung Mya also known as Htilominlo (r. 1210-1235)
The stucco details of the exterior walls, or what is left of it, is very fine; […] -
Dhammayan Gyi Temple
Estimated began in 1166, left incomplete
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Merit of King Narathu (r. 1166-1170)
One of the most outstanding masterpieces to discover in a Bagan tour.
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Thambula Temple
Completed 1255
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Merit of Thonlu La, queen of King Uzana (r. 1250-1254)
Thambula is the name most commonly used for this temple but its true name in Bamar is Thonlu […] -
Shwezigon Pagoda
Late 11th century – 12th century
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Combined merit of King Anawrahta
(r. 1044-1077) and King Kyansittha (r. 1084-1112)
Shwezigon Pagoda is one of the oldest and most beautiful temples in […] -
Nyaung U Market
Located near a roundabout in the northeast of Bagan, the Nyaung U market is one of the main tourist attractions in Bagan. It enchants visitors by its unique and lively atmosphere […]
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Mount Popa
Bagan has a reputation for a number of amazing attractions, including the best-known Mount Popa. Once an extinct volcano, Mount Popa is widely known as the ‘Mountain of Spirits’, this […]
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Bupaya Pagoda
Despite not being an impressive monument in Bagan, the Bu pagoda can be still an interesting destination to visit in Bagan day tours. It is renowned for its age and […]
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Gawdawtpalin Temple
Significant structure, the combination of olden and contemporary styles, 4 Buddha Images make Gadawtpalin Temple popular name among other attractions in Bagan. On the paper, the location of this temple […]
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Myo Daung Monastery
Myoe Daung Kyaung or Myo Daung Monastery can be translated to Monastery at the corner of the city. It was considered the chef east-west oriented monastery construction in Bagan. This […]
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Tharabar Gate
Whenever you visiting Bagan from a Myanmar trip, Tharabar Gate is the very first place welcome you to the great city of Bagan. Tharabar Gate is the main gateway to […]
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Hsin Byushin Complex
Constructed 1311
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Merit of King Thiha Thu of Pinya, (r. 1311-1323) a.k.a Hsin Byushin Lord of the White Elephant
Built 24 years after the fall of Bagan, the Hsin Byushin […] -
Tayoke Pyay Temple
Early 13th century
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Merit of King Narathiha Pati (r. 1254-1287)
The temple had a formal title, long lost under the donor’s infamy of fleeing from the Chinese, ‘Tayoke Pyay’. It […] -
Pyathada Temple
Early 13th century
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Merit of King Kya Swar (r. 1235-1250) but left incomplete
Kya Swar was known as the Philosopher King for he spent all his time studying Buddhist texts. […] -
Lay Myet Hna Complex
Constructed 1223
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Merit of Ananda Thura, Commander in Chief of
King Nadaung Mya (r. 1210-1235)
Ananda Thura and his wife, a princess, donated this complex of temples, pagodas, monasteries and […] -
Pay a Thonzu Temple
Estimated mid to late 13″’ century
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Packed into thousands of ancient temples in Bagan, Pay a Thonze Temple is one of the great attraction to visit in Bagan day trips. […] -
Temple No. 585 (Thaddhamman Yanthi)
(Thaddhamman Yanthi)
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Estimated 13th century
A few yards away and northeast of Nanda Manya is temple number 585, also known as the Thaddhamman Yanthi. It has some interesting murals. The […] -
Nanda Manya Temple
Commissioned 1248
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The merit of King Kya Swar (r. 1235-1250)
This is one of the most well-known temples in Bagan. Dating back to the 13th century, to date, it has become […] -
Winihto Pagoda Complex
Situated north of Minnanthu Village Completed 1224. Merit of nobles Min Mainma and Thanmyin Thamanta Kuntha, Winihto Pagoda Complex will worth a short visit in your Bagan day tour.
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Dhamma Yarzika Pagoda
Completed 1196
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Merit of King Narapati Sithu (r. 1173-1210)
It is believed that King Narapati Sithu was looking for a site for a pagoda and saw a column of smoke […] -
Lawka Nanda Pagoda
Estimated 11th century
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Merit of King Anawrahta (r. 1044-1077)
The 86 ft-high pagoda lies on a hill on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Foreign ships once moored here in […] -
East and West Hpet Laik Pagodas
11th century
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Merit attributed to King Anawrahta (r. 1044-1077)
The name Hpet Leik means ‘curled leaf’; there is no record of why the pagodas are thus called. They are commonly-used […] -
Somin Gyi Pagoda and Monastery
Estimated 12th century
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Dating back to more than 10 centuries ago, Somin Gyi Pagoda is one of the stunning destinations to visit in Bagan tours. The pagoda has green-glazed decorations, […] -
Nagayon Temple
Late 11th century
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Merit of King Kyansittha (r. 1084-1112)
Chronicles record the site of this temple as where Kyansittha, while on the run, was protected by a Naga serpent-dragon coiling […] -
Abeyadana Temple
Merit of Abeyadana, chief queen of King Kyansittha (r. 1084-1112)
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Abeyadana is the 11th-century Buddhist temple in Bagan. The temple is elegant. The interior has magnificent wall paintings of Theravada […] -
Nan Paya Temple
Estimated 11th century
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Believed to be the Nan or palace of King Manuha
There is another opinion that this temple was built on the site of Manuha’s palace. The small […]
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