Bagan Temples
Bagan Temples
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An area of 42 sq km houses thousands of richly decorated pagodas & temples.
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MnD7
Mount Isa, Australia120 contributions
Feb 2020
We have travelled to Myanmar before but this year it was definitely planned for and we spent 4 days in the Bagan area checking out all the pagodas and temples. So many to visit and enjoy and photograph. We made good use of our 4 days and would recommend this amazing area as a must see to all tourists. We paid 50,000 MMK for 2 persons and that allows you to enter and stay in the area for 5 days. If you want to stay longer you have to pay the same amount again. We thought it was on the expensive side.
Written May 19, 2020
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JoyBose
Bengaluru, India377 contributions
Sep 2020
Bagan is amazing, its difficult to describe it fully unless you go and see for yourself. Bagan archeological zone is a place where every 200 metres you can see an ancient temple. Many temples have paintings on the walls.
Foreigners need to buy a ticket before they can enter the archeological zone (tickets are sold near the airport and bus station), the tickets are checked at major temples.
Many of the temples have unique architecture. Especially recommended are ananda temple, shwesandaw sunset temple, buphaya temple, mahabodhi temple and others. Bagan also has a model of the ancient palace of bagan, reconstructured so viewers can appreciate how it looked like in the past.
Nowadays it is not allowed to go to the higher floors of the main temples, only the ground floor is accessible. Probably because too many visitors were damaging the above floors.
It is better to hire a tuk tuk or taxi to go around, the place is quite dusty.
Foreigners need to buy a ticket before they can enter the archeological zone (tickets are sold near the airport and bus station), the tickets are checked at major temples.
Many of the temples have unique architecture. Especially recommended are ananda temple, shwesandaw sunset temple, buphaya temple, mahabodhi temple and others. Bagan also has a model of the ancient palace of bagan, reconstructured so viewers can appreciate how it looked like in the past.
Nowadays it is not allowed to go to the higher floors of the main temples, only the ground floor is accessible. Probably because too many visitors were damaging the above floors.
It is better to hire a tuk tuk or taxi to go around, the place is quite dusty.
Written April 5, 2021
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,889 contributions
Jan 2020
There are many excellent pagodas in the Bagan area. Some are very different, Shwezidon in the town and consisting of several building all ornately decorated like a mini version of Shwedegon in Yangon, or large cleaned and restored like Ananda. But for me the delight is the area itself with dozens and dozens of small and larger unnamed pagodas dotted around. Travelling the area by e-bike allows you to go in any direction in your own time and you will come across scenic locations in many places and usually without anyone else there and it will take more than one day to just cover the essentials. Yes, the big named temples should be visited, but it is the fact than you can still travel around at your own pace as if you are discovering lost parts of the complex that is the most interesting.
Written February 13, 2020
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LeilaMao
6 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Our guide AungZay in Bagan was fantastic. we spent one day and half with him. He planned beautiful tours To visit the temples and gave us very professional explanations. I was travelling with my daughter who loved the private boat trio on the river with stops on the beach to enjoy the sunset.
We liked his advices to enjoy a cheap puppet show dinner!
The air-conditioned car was very convenient mainly if you can't stand the heat and / or dust, otherwise you can take a tuktuk because Bagan is not very big.
He arranged a sunrise trip to see the balloons and the beautiful temples from the right place wirh aTurk tuk .
Thank you very much for making our trip a real success.
We liked his advices to enjoy a cheap puppet show dinner!
The air-conditioned car was very convenient mainly if you can't stand the heat and / or dust, otherwise you can take a tuktuk because Bagan is not very big.
He arranged a sunrise trip to see the balloons and the beautiful temples from the right place wirh aTurk tuk .
Thank you very much for making our trip a real success.
Written March 7, 2020
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Michele P
Marrakech, Morocco478 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Nothing prepares you for the sheer number of temples as you arrive in Bagan.
Simply driving to our hotel, we were struck by the scale, quantity and quality of the temples. We were fortunate that our hotel was set amongst some temples, and we could relax and appreciate them.
On our first day we were given bikes by our tour company, but quickly exchanged them for electric bikes. We soon understood that due to the heat and scale of the site that we would not cover much of an area under our own steam!
Each temple has its own character and charm, no matter what the scale. It is very easy to drive around at your own pace and make your way from temple to temple.
We had a guide on our second day, who gave us some insights into the history and answered all our questions. However, we experienced and visited more temples on our own.
The surprising difference between the Bagan temples and those of Angkor Wat is that they are living. As you visit them you will come across families and individuals worshiping and meditating.
A highlight was a balloon flight at sunrise over the temples, not to be missed! However, driving around on our E bike came a very close second.
My only sadness was the huge amount of plastic litter and rubbish that you see where ever you go. I could not understand why this was allowed to happen in such a sacred and beautiful place. I hope that something is done to remedy this problem.
Simply driving to our hotel, we were struck by the scale, quantity and quality of the temples. We were fortunate that our hotel was set amongst some temples, and we could relax and appreciate them.
On our first day we were given bikes by our tour company, but quickly exchanged them for electric bikes. We soon understood that due to the heat and scale of the site that we would not cover much of an area under our own steam!
Each temple has its own character and charm, no matter what the scale. It is very easy to drive around at your own pace and make your way from temple to temple.
We had a guide on our second day, who gave us some insights into the history and answered all our questions. However, we experienced and visited more temples on our own.
The surprising difference between the Bagan temples and those of Angkor Wat is that they are living. As you visit them you will come across families and individuals worshiping and meditating.
A highlight was a balloon flight at sunrise over the temples, not to be missed! However, driving around on our E bike came a very close second.
My only sadness was the huge amount of plastic litter and rubbish that you see where ever you go. I could not understand why this was allowed to happen in such a sacred and beautiful place. I hope that something is done to remedy this problem.
Written March 15, 2020
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Lynkster
Australia248 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
The landscape of Bagan is peppered with stupas and temples of different sizes and state orepair, and makes for a memorable sight particularly if you're doing the balloon ride, or exploring in the morning by bike or on tour. A 3-day pass (K25000) for access to the main temples can be bought at Nyaung-U airport, though you can get a ticket for individual access. This seems rarely checked, though we were challenged once to produce our pass.
Bagan is relatively flat, so you can cycle from site to site or rent an e-scooter, or engage a driver for the day. Note that it's always dusty in Bagan, so you'll need a shower (and possibly do laundry) at the end of the day. Souvenir sellers can come running once they see tourists pull up, but they're usually not too persistent so smile and refuse and they will leave you alone.
Outside of the main temples, many smaller sites don't have an entry fee or require taking your shoes and socks off, so if you have time and a few days, some of the smaller clusters might be worth having a look.
Bagan is relatively flat, so you can cycle from site to site or rent an e-scooter, or engage a driver for the day. Note that it's always dusty in Bagan, so you'll need a shower (and possibly do laundry) at the end of the day. Souvenir sellers can come running once they see tourists pull up, but they're usually not too persistent so smile and refuse and they will leave you alone.
Outside of the main temples, many smaller sites don't have an entry fee or require taking your shoes and socks off, so if you have time and a few days, some of the smaller clusters might be worth having a look.
Written January 2, 2020
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Babajaga
105 contributions
Jan 2020
The temples are amazing! So many different kind to see and explore. The best way to get around is by Ebike, quick, easy, fun.
We could not see all of them (2000) but certainly the big 5 and some smaller gems.
It is not allowed to climb them anymore to preserve these treasures, but there are still many ways to enjoy a nice sunset and take some photos with temples in the background.
We could not see all of them (2000) but certainly the big 5 and some smaller gems.
It is not allowed to climb them anymore to preserve these treasures, but there are still many ways to enjoy a nice sunset and take some photos with temples in the background.
Written January 27, 2020
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milliesmum2016
Christchurch, New Zealand1,771 contributions
Dec 2019
The Bagan Archaeological Park is a most extraordinary place. I wasn't prepared for the multiplicity and numer and variety of the temples and pagodas there. The park includes the entire Bagan area, incorporating even the town. So that when you arrive at the airport you are asking to pay the $25 park fee up front, whether your business in Bagan is with the temples or not. I'm not sure how they capture those coming by car. Maybe there are toll booths on the roads. Didn't see.
There are thousands of temples, stupas, pagodas scattered all over the plains. We even had little ones in the neighbourhood of our hotel, just sitting there by the side of the lane....gently crumbling away and so pretty.
It's impossible to see all of them. Even if you just want to see the big, significant fmous ones, you need days to do them justice. If you want to poke around the tiny ones, as I did, you could happily be there for weeks. SO my advice is don't stint your time frame at Bagan because no amount of time will be too much.
Don't expect an Agkor Wat equivalent. Although it's a huge park to cover, the scale is much more domestic and intimate some how.
I feel privileged to have visited and would like to return for longer.
There are thousands of temples, stupas, pagodas scattered all over the plains. We even had little ones in the neighbourhood of our hotel, just sitting there by the side of the lane....gently crumbling away and so pretty.
It's impossible to see all of them. Even if you just want to see the big, significant fmous ones, you need days to do them justice. If you want to poke around the tiny ones, as I did, you could happily be there for weeks. SO my advice is don't stint your time frame at Bagan because no amount of time will be too much.
Don't expect an Agkor Wat equivalent. Although it's a huge park to cover, the scale is much more domestic and intimate some how.
I feel privileged to have visited and would like to return for longer.
Written February 4, 2020
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Barbara L
El Cerrito, CA56 contributions
Feb 2020
The pagodas and temples are beautiful. It is impossible to see them all so we focused on a few that we really wanted to see and also just wandered in some areas looking at the temples there. Once you are among the temples it is easy and safe to walk from one to another, and you could spent the entire day doing this. The 25,000 kyat archaeological zone fee is equivalent to about $16 US, and it entitles you to see any and all temples over a 5 day period. The money goes to restoration and upkeep of the sites.
Written February 12, 2020
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Graham O
Birmingham, UK7 contributions
Feb 2020
My wife and I have just returned from Bagan, during our stay we came across a great guy who provided us with taxi and guide service for our time in this beautiful town. Mr Tun Tun is very knowledgable of the local area and was able to tailor a tour to our requirements showing us some great places and avoiding the crowds. His English is very good, he keeps his vehicle clean and drives safely, most importantly he was totally reliable . He came up with loads of ideas for places to visit outside of Bagan but as we only had a few days we weren't able to explore further afield. Should anyone wish to use his services then he can be contacted by e mail at silvergirl.girl1@gmail.com. If you use him I doubt you will be disapointed.
Written February 25, 2020
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Is the hot balloons safe ？the trip must be very early in the morning? Where does it start ?
Written November 15, 2018
Yes, it is very safe! You will be picked up from the hotel where you stay very early in the morning before 5 probably, but it is worth it!
Written February 9, 2019
Hi, I am travelling to Bagan in October 2018. Is anyone can provide some information which are the best spots for sunrise and sunset? And also, is the balloon fly on October?
Thanks alot.
Written September 4, 2018
Dear Ms. Anantalia,
After pagodas are not permitted to climb, watching sunset and sunrise on the boat in the Ayeyarwaddy river is getting popularity among the travelers. Besides, you can do watching sunrise and sunset on the hill in the old Bagan area near the Minnanthu village. It is beautiful and lovely to do it and take photos.
Ballooning over Bagan will be available from 15 October. You can buy it via our travel agent with reasonable price.
Written September 10, 2018
Hi, We will be in bagan in January 2019 with our 5 year old son.Is there any way we could take him on a tour of Bagan by bicycle with a Trailer bike, tandem, or trailer? Do you find these around Bagan?
Written August 23, 2018
You can easily rent an E-bike from a hotel, but not recommended if u have a kid with you!
Taking a ride in Tuk tuk is an amazing experience too! The hote will surely help you out!
Written October 25, 2018
_mila_rbld
Manila, Philippines
I am going to join Bagan Temple-Marathon this 24th November, need help what is the closest Airport? I am traveling from Philippines.
Written May 7, 2018
From the Philippines you have to fly to Yangon first than to Nyaung U Airport which is 10km from Old Bagan.
Written May 8, 2018
which is the nearest airport to Bagan, myanmar? Also how many days required to go round the historical places?
Written May 6, 2018
Hi there,
Nyaung U Airport is 10km from Old Bagan. Depends how many historical place you plan to visit but between 2 to 3 days to see the major ones.
Regards,
Gilles
Written May 6, 2018
Hello,
My husband and I will be visiting Myanmar in July. Is there a train that will take us from Yangon to Bagan? Or is it easy to hire a driver that will take us to Bagan? If so, do you have any particular recommendations?
Many thanks,
Written April 17, 2018
I recommend that you do not travel by train. It is not comfortable and can take 20 hours.
We came back from Bagan to Yangon by air conditioned bus an it took 10 hours. If I had to do it again I would fly.
Written May 3, 2018
Hello,
We are two photographers.
Are you able to do a tour later so that we have time to take photos from a good lookout point at the Bagan Temples from 4:30pm to 7:30pm?
If that is possible, we are willing to negotiate a good price. Thank you (:
Written March 15, 2018
We just came back from Bagan last month, I had horse cart tour for half day, start about 3 pm, saw many temples and seeing the Sunset, then back to hotel, we stay at Bagan Lodge, a full day with a car and tour guide, start about 8:30 am break for lunch in the afternoon, continue to Sunset, then back to hotel, at night there are no light at the temples, you have to walk on dirt roads, it's difficult to walk near temples at night, I think you have to shoot all your pictures before the Sunset, you probably can find someone willing to take you wherever you want to go, it's not expensive, half day horse cart was $18 dollar, half day for a car about $ 40 U.S. dollar, your hotel can arrange all that for you.
Written April 9, 2018
Hello,
We are two photographers.
Are you able to do a tour later so that we have time to take photos from a good lookout point at the Bagan Temples from 4:30pm to 7:30pm?
If that is possible, we are willing to negotiate a good price. Thank you (:
Written March 15, 2018
There are guides available - we were taken to 2 different observation sites on different nights to see the sunset. One is a large man made tower, go to the open deck on floor 3 - not as packed as top and. I dirty windows to shoot through. The other is a large diet mound with great views of the temples at sunset.
Written May 23, 2018
Is it true that we are no longer allowed to climb to the top of the temples to see the sunrise view?
Written February 20, 2018
Somewhat true....you can climb some, but not all. The locals know which ones you can climb for the best sunrise/sunset views, just ask.
Written March 5, 2018
The Bagan pagodas were badly destroyed in the 2016 earthquakes. Is the renovation work done yet? Should I postpone my trip? I really want to visit Myanmar but wouldn't want to go if everything is still under renovation.
Written December 9, 2017
You should visit Bagan right now.Because there will increase more tourists and be expected to crowd.Earth quake renovation is working now and is going to continue few years.But some places is beginning to preserve to enter because of bad tourists.
Written August 23, 2018
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