Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Bagan Highlights Tour with Temples, Village Life and Sunsets

2 Days Round trip from Old Bagan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the colourful market and Shwe Zi Gon Pagoda, built in the 11th century
02 Visit Gu Byauk Gyi, Ananda, and Htilominlo, some of Bagan's most remarkable temples
03 Learn how to make one of the main products of Bagan
04 Watch a spectacular sunset on the hill
05 Observe the life and work of residents in a local village
06 Visit a monastery cave where monks meditate
07 Admire Phaya Thone Su Temple and Dhamanyangyi Temple's finest brickwork

Venture into Bagan, one of the most magical cities in the world, known for its beautiful pagodas and monasteries. Explore the colourful market, visit Shwe Zi Gon Pagoda, Gu Byauk Gyi Temple, Ananda Temple, and Htilominlo Temple, and learn how to make one of Bagan's main products. Continue into the countryside to observe village life and work, visit a monastery with a meditation cave, and admire Phaya Thone Su Temple and Dhamanyangyi Temple, a massive example of fine brickwork. The experience is rounded off with spectacular sunset views on the hill and, on the second day, either on the scarp or by boat at your own account.

Visit Htilominlo Temple, built during the 12th century and one of the biggest temples in Bagan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bagan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bagan Temples, Market and Sunset

Start the tour at 8:30 am, and then proceed to the colourful market (local market).
Visit Shwe Zi Gon Pagoda, built in the 11th century, a prototype of Myanmar.
See Gu Byauk Gyi Temple, built in the 13th century. Find original mural paintings on the walls and ceiling.
Visit Htilominlo Temple, built during the 12th century and one of the biggest temples in Bagan.
Lunchtime. If possible, rest at the hotel after lunch.
Start the tour again at 3:30 pm.
Visit Ananda Temple, a masterpiece of architecture.
Later, learn how to make one of the main products of Bagan.
Watch the sunset on the hill.

Day 02

Bagan Countryside, Monastery and Temples

Start the tour at 8:30 am and proceed towards a village, where guests can see and study the life and work of its residents.
Have lunch.
Proceed to the monastery. Inside, see a cave where monks meditate.
Visit Phaya Thone Su Temple, built in the 13th century. Find original mural paintings on the walls and ceiling that depict the previous lives of Lord Buddha.
Visit Dhamanyangyi Temple, built in the 12th century, a massive example of the finest brickwork.
Watch the sunset, either on the scarp or by boat (own account).