Introduction
Bagan, or the Bagan Archeological Zone, is located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar (Burma) in Southeast Asia. It is... Read more
Day 1
As Bagan is famous for its sunrise, try to get up as early as possible to head straight to the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 1
Shwesandaw Pagoda is a good place to watch the sunrise in Bagan. The pagoda has 5 terraces and was built... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 2
The next temple is located an 11-minute drive from the first one. It is called Htilominlo Temple and was named... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 3
Upali Thein (the Ordination Hall) is a lovely temple that was built in the 13th century by a monk named... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 4
Thatbyinnyu Phaya is one of the most exquisite temples in the Bagan area. It is believed to have been built... Read more
Day 2
On the second day, you won’t need to wake up early for the sunrise. However, if you want to, of... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 1
Shwezigon Pagoda was built in 1090, which makes it one of the oldest pagodas in the Bagan area. It is... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 2
Ananda Temple can’t be missed as it is a massive white stone temple with yet another gold-plated roof. The main... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 3
Dhammayangyi Temple is the largest temple in Bagan and was built in 1170. Although this temple was never completed, it... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 4
Pyathetgyi Pagoda is your last stop of the day and is well-known for being another great place to watch the... Read more
Day 3
There are, of course, other places to see and things to do in Bagan aside from temples, although they still... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 1
Thitsarwadi Pagoda is the perfect spot to view a sunrise and get close up shots of hot air balloons departing... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 2
The Bagan Archaeological Museum is a popular museum where you can learn more about Bagan and its temples. There are... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 3
The Bagan Golden Palace is a reconstruction of the destroyed royal palace and is still currently being built. If you... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 4
Every night, the Nanda restaurant organises a puppet show that tells funny and historical short stories. Through the puppet show,... Read more
Conclusion
I am confident that the travel tips contained in this 3 Days in Bagan Guide will help you plan your... Read more