Myanmar · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Bagan Temples and Pagodas Tour with UNESCO Highlights

8 Hours Round trip from Old Bagan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Take in panoramic views over the magnificent plains of Bagan from an elevated temple
  • 02 Visit the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda and learn about Bagan's rich history
  • 03 See exquisite Jataka mural paintings at Gubyaukgyi Temple near Wetkyi-In village
  • 04 Explore Ananda Temple and view Buddha statues whose expressions seem to change
  • 05 Visit Dhammayangyi Temple, the largest temple in Bagan

Discover the temples and pagodas of Bagan, an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Myanmar's Mandalay Region. On this 8-hour tour, visit some of the city's most popular landmarks, including Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, and more. Take in panoramic views over the magnificent plains of Bagan and explore remarkable architecture, mural paintings, and Buddhist heritage along the way.

Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan's most beautiful temples, built in the early Mon style.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Bagan
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bagan Temples, Pagodas, and Architectural Treasures

  • Pick up from the airport.

  • Visit an elevated temple from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan.

  • Continue to the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introduction to Bagan's rich history.

  • See Gubyaukgyi Temple near Wetkyi-In village, a cave temple with exquisite Jataka mural paintings, and the elegant Htilominlo Temple, noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.

  • Check in at your hotel in the afternoon and take a break from the midday heat.

  • Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan's most beautiful temples, built in the early Mon style.

  • See two unique Buddha statues whose expressions seem to change depending on the distance from which they are viewed.

  • Visit Dhammayangyi Temple, the largest temple in Bagan.

Return to the hotel.

magnificent plains of Bagan, Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple

Where this trip takes you

magnificent plains of Bagan, Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Old Bagan 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned car

  • Pick-up and drop-off services

  • Experienced English-speaking Burmese tour guide

  • Bottled water

  • Refreshing towel

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Meals

  • Gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour start
Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Old Bagan.

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