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Bagan is the ancient temple plain — the grandest in Myanmar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with over 2,000 brick pagodas, temples, and stupas from the Bagan Kingdom era (11th-13th centuries) scattered across the plain. The sight of sunrise with balloons drifting over the field of pagodas is a dream scene for travelers worldwide.
Why stay in Bagan
Sunrise over the temple plain
Morning mist and balloons floating above thousands of pagoda spires — the most iconic image in all of Myanmar.
Hot-air balloon ride
Balloons over Bagan drift across the plain at dawn, in season roughly October to April.
E-bike temple hunting
Rent an electric scooter and weave along dirt tracks to explore quiet temples on your own all day.
Lacquerware craft
Bagan is a source of Myanmar's finest lacquerware — visit a workshop and pick up souvenirs.
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Local dishes to try in Bagan
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Lahpet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad)
A salad of fermented tea leaves with crunchy toppings, a classic dish you'll find at every Burmese eatery in Bagan.
📍 Burmese restaurants - 2🍛
Burmese curry set
A Burmese curry meal served with rice, soup, and several side dishes for one price.
📍 Nyaung-U - 3🍅
Bagan Tomato Salad
Local tomatoes from this dry zone tossed with beans and sesame — a refreshing regional specialty.
📍 Local - 4🍺
Nyaung-U food street
A strip of small restaurants and bars for tourists, serving both Burmese and Western food.
📍 Nyaung-U
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Ananda Temple
The most beautiful temple in Bagan, with a gleaming gold spire and standing Buddha images facing the four directions.
📍 Old Bagan - 2🟤
Dhammayangyi Temple
The largest brick temple in Bagan, with brickwork so precise you can't slip a knife between the joints.
📍 Minnanthu - 3🌄
Shwesandaw Pagoda
A bell-shaped pagoda that was once a popular sunset-viewing spot, with views of the temple plain on all sides.
📍 Central Bagan - 4✨
Shwezigon Pagoda
A golden pagoda that became the template for Burmese architecture, a sacred site for the people of Bagan.
📍 Nyaung-U - 5🏛️
Thatbyinnyu Temple
The tallest temple in Bagan at over 60 meters, a prominent landmark in the middle of the plain.
📍 Old Bagan - 6🏞️
Bagan Viewing Mound
Earthen mounds and a viewing tower offering panoramic views of the temple plain, opened for visitors in place of the old pagodas.
📍 Bagan
Things to do in Bagan
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🚆 Getting around Bagan
E-bike
Daily electric-scooter rentals are the most popular and freeing way to explore the temple plain.
Taxi / private car
Hire a car with driver for a half or full day, ideal for families and during the hot season.
Bicycle & horse cart
Regular bicycles and traditional horse carts are available for relaxed short trips around the villages.
Nyaung-U Airport (NYU)
Bagan's airport is near Nyaung-U, with direct flights from Yangon and Mandalay of about one hour.
Where to go next near Bagan
YangonMyanmar's largest city, home to the golden Shwedagon Pagoda and British-era colonial buildings.
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MandalayThe old capital of Myanmar's last dynasty, a centre of Buddhism and traditional crafts.
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Inle LakeA freshwater highland lake in Shan State, with floating houses, vegetable gardens, and leg-rowing fishermen.
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Ngapali BeachA white-sand, clear-water beach on the Bay of Bengal, the loveliest and most peaceful in Myanmar.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Bagan
Which area should I stay in Bagan?+
Nyaung-U is budget-friendly with plenty of restaurants; Old Bagan is near the main temples with a great atmosphere but higher prices; New Bagan is quiet with mid-range hotels.
When can I ride the balloons?+
Flights operate in the dry season, roughly October to April. Book ahead, as seats are limited and it's a very popular activity.
Can you still climb the pagodas for the view?+
After the 2016 earthquake, authorities banned climbing most pagodas for conservation. These days you take in the view from designated mounds and towers instead.
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