Bagan Temples and Pagodas

During the glorious past of the Bagan kingdom between the 11th and 13th centuries, there were over 13000 Buddhist temples, monasteries, and pagodas in Bagan. Along with the ups and downs of the historical journey, there are now over 2200 temples and pagodas in Bagan still surviving.

Nowadays, Bagan attracts thousands of visitors each year coming to explore the great art and architecture remaining in the impressive temples scattered on the plain. Taking a hot air balloon ride, getting on an exotic pony cart, and cycling through the dusty path are the best way to discover these beautiful temples.

Take the first step to the town, you can see the man-made masterpiece characterized in each site around the area. 5 of the best temples to watch sunrise and sunset in Bagan are:

  • Ta Wet Hpaya Temple – The Secret temple
  • Thitsarwadi Temple – Where to close up to the balloon in Bagan
  • Shwesandaw Pagoda – The most well-known spot
  • Law Ka Ou Saung – A stunning sunrise view
  • Pyathetgyi Pagoda – The popular destination

Below are the list of all famous temples and pagodas in Bagan for your Myanmar holiday packages.

Visitors at Shwe Sandaw Pagoda
Shwe Sandaw Pagoda

11th century Merit attributed to King Anawrahta (r. 1044-1077) This is the first spire to [...]

26
Apr
The entrance of Sulamuni Temple
Sulamuni Temple

Completed 1183 Merit of King Narapati Sithu (r. 1173-1210) A stone inscription in Bamar dates [...]

26
Jan
Ananda Temple
Ananda Temple

Completed 1090 Merit of King Kyansittha (r.1084-1112) One of the most beautiful temples in Bagan, [...]

20
Jan
Sein Nyet Ama Temple and Sein Nyet Nyima Pagoda
Sein Nyet Ama Temple and Sein Nyet Nyima Pagoda

Estimated 12th century Merit attributed to the monk Sein Nyet of the 12th Some attribute [...]

03
Jan
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Bagan
Thatbyinnyu Temple

Mid 12th century Merit of King Alaung Sithu (r. 1112-1166) Rising to 210 ft, the [...]

26
Nov
Htilominlo Temple
Htilominlo Temple

Early 13th century Merit of King Nadaung Mya also known as Htilominlo (r. 1210-1235) The [...]

17
Aug
Panoramic view of Dhammayangyi Temple
Dhammayan Gyi Temple

Estimated began in 1166, left incomplete Merit of King Narathu (r. 1166-1170) One of the [...]

02
Aug
Thambula Temple, Bagan, Myanmar
Thambula Temple

Completed 1255 Merit of Thonlu La, queen of King Uzana (r. 1250-1254) Thambula is the [...]

12
May
Shwezigon Pagoda
Shwezigon Pagoda

Late 11th century – 12th century Combined merit of King Anawrahta (r. 1044-1077) and King [...]

07
May
Hsin Byushin Complex, Bagan
Hsin Byushin Complex

Constructed 1311 Merit of King Thiha Thu of Pinya, (r. 1311-1323) a.k.a Hsin Byushin Lord [...]

12
Sep
Tayoke Pyay Temple, Bagan
Tayoke Pyay Temple

Early 13th century Merit of King Narathiha Pati (r. 1254-1287) The temple had a formal [...]

12
Sep
Pyathada Temple, Bagan, Myanmar
Pyathada Temple

Early 13th century Merit of King Kya Swar (r. 1235-1250) but left incomplete Kya Swar [...]

12
Sep
Lay Myet Hna Complex, Bagan
Lay Myet Hna Complex

Constructed 1223 Merit of Ananda Thura, Commander in Chief of King Nadaung Mya (r. 1210-1235) [...]

12
Sep
Pay a Thonzu Temple, Bagan
Pay a Thonzu Temple

Estimated mid to late 13″’ century Packed into thousands of ancient temples in Bagan, Pay [...]

09
Sep
Temple No. 585 (Thaddhamman Yanthi), Bagan
Temple No. 585 (Thaddhamman Yanthi)

(Thaddhamman Yanthi) Estimated 13th century A few yards away and northeast of Nanda Manya is [...]

09
Sep
Nanda Manya Temple, Bagan
Nanda Manya Temple

Commissioned 1248 The merit of King Kya Swar (r. 1235-1250) This is one of the [...]

09
Sep
Winihto Pagoda Complex, Bagan
Winihto Pagoda Complex

Situated north of Minnanthu Village Completed 1224. Merit of nobles Min Mainma and Thanmyin Thamanta [...]

09
Sep
Dhamma Yarzika Pagoda, Bagan
Dhamma Yarzika Pagoda

Completed 1196 Merit of King Narapati Sithu (r. 1173-1210) It is believed that King Narapati [...]

09
Sep
Lawka Nanda Pagoda
Lawka Nanda Pagoda

Estimated 11th century Merit of King Anawrahta (r. 1044-1077) The 86 ft-high pagoda lies on [...]

03
Sep
East and West Hpet Laik Pagodas
East and West Hpet Laik Pagodas

11th century Merit attributed to King Anawrahta (r. 1044-1077) The name Hpet Leik means ‘curled [...]

03
Sep
Somin Gyi Pagoda and Monastery, Bagan
Somin Gyi Pagoda and Monastery

Estimated 12th century Dating back to more than 10 centuries ago, Somin Gyi Pagoda is [...]

03
Sep
Nagayon Temple, Bagan
Nagayon Temple

Late 11th century Merit of King Kyansittha (r. 1084-1112) Chronicles record the site of this [...]

03
Sep
Other view of Abeyadana Temple
Abeyadana Temple

Merit of Abeyadana, chief queen of King Kyansittha (r. 1084-1112) Abeyadana is the 11th-century Buddhist [...]

01
Sep
Nan Paya Temple
Nan Paya Temple

Estimated 11th century Believed to be the Nan or palace of King Manuha There is [...]

01
Sep
Manuha Temple, Bagan, Myanmar
Manuha Temple

Estimated 11th century Merit attributed to Manuha dethroned the king of Thaton The Kalyani inscription [...]

01
Sep
Myinkaba Gubyaukgyi Temple
Myinkaba Gubyauk Gyi Temple

Completed 1112-1113 Merit of Prince Raja Kumar, son of King Kyansittha (r. 1084-1112) Prince Raja [...]

01
Sep
Myinkaba Gubyauk Nge Temple, Bagan
Myinkaba Gubyauk Nge Temple

Estimated late 12th to early 13th century Situate north of Myinkaba Gubyauk Gyi Although called [...]

01
Sep
Young monks with candles worship Shin Bin Thal Yaung reclining Budddha.
Shinbin Thalyaung Temple

Estimated 12″‘ century Although built next to the 11th century Shwe Sandaw Pagoda, this 60 [...]

26
Aug
Lawka Hteik Pan Temple
Lawka Hteik Pan Temple

This small temple not far from the Shwe Sandaw Pagoda is a landmark in evolution [...]

26
Aug
Pe Natha Gu Complex
Pe Natha Gu Complex

Completed 1260 Situated west of Shwe Sandaw Temple, near the crossroads between Nyaung Oo, Bagan, [...]

26
Aug
Mingalar Zedi Pagoda
Mingalar Zedi Pagoda

Completed 1268 Merit of King Narathiha Pati (r. 1254-1287) Lies close to the Irrawaddy River, [...]

26
Aug
Myinpya Gu Temple
Myinpya Gu Temple

Estimated 11th century Votive tablets with the seals of Anawrahta (r. 1044-1077) and his son [...]

26
Aug
Nat Hlaung Kyaung Temple
Nat Hlaung Kyaung Temple

Estimated early 11th century Old chronicles credited this temple to the period of Nyaung Oo [...]

26
Aug
Pahtothamya Temple
Pahtothamya Temple

Estimated 11th century Pahtothamya temple is one of the oldest temples in Bagan. Some scholars [...]

20
Aug
Nga Kywe Nadaung Pagoda
Nga Kywe Nadaung Pagoda

Estimated 10th century This is a very early type of pagodas in Bagan, if not [...]

20
Aug
Buddha images inside Shwegu Gyi Temple
Shwegu Gyi Temple

Completed 1131 Merit of King Alaung Sithu (r. 1112-1166) It was also known as Nan [...]

20
Aug
Pitaka Taik, The Library of Buddhist scriptures
Pitakat Taik Library

Estimated 11th century but extensively repaired in 1783 Original merit attributed to King Anawrahta (r. [...]

20
Aug
View of Gawtawpalin Temple
Gawtawpalin Temple

Early 13th century Merit of King Narapati Sithu (r. 1173-1210) completed by King Htilominlo (r. [...]

20
Aug
Maha Bhodi Temple
Maha Bhodi Temple

Early 13th century Merit of King Htilominlo (r. 1210-1235) The last Buddha, Gautama, attained enlightenment [...]

20
Aug
Bu Paya Pagoda
Bu Paya Pagoda

Replica of one built in early 11th century Original attributed to the Pyu community The [...]

20
Aug
Painting inside Ananda Oke Kyaung Monastery
Ananda Oke Kyaung Monastery

Completed 1785 Merit of Uttuna Raja the Recordkeeper of Bagan The Ananda Oke Kyaung Monastery [...]

20
Aug
Buddha statue inside U pali Thein (Ordination Hall)
U pali Thein (Ordination Hall)

Date unknown This ordination hall is believed to be named after a monk who d [...]

20
Aug
Sint Pagoda
Sint Pagoda

Estimated early 12th century The spire of the pagoda is covered with glazed brick and [...]

17
Aug
Alodaw Pyi Temple
Alodaw Pyi Temple

Estimated early 12th century A painted inscription in the hall says that ‘the monk Nga [...]

17
Aug
Visitors at Wetkyi In Gubyauk Gyi Temple
Wetkyi In Gubyauk Gyi Temple

Estimated early 13th century Being well-known as the cave temple, Wetkyi In Gubyauk Gyi Temple [...]

17
Aug
Sapada Pagoda
Sapada Pagoda

Estimated early 12th century Merit attributed to the monk Shin Sapada. This is the earliest [...]

17
Aug
Kyansittha Umin Cave
Kyansittha Umin Cave

Early 12th century Merit attributed to King Kyansittha (r. 1084-1112) Stay close to the Shwezigon [...]

12
Aug
Thet Kya Muni Temple Complex
Thet Kya Muni Temple Complex

Early 13th century It is a complex of three small temples numbered 147,148,149. Two stone [...]

12
Aug
Bagan Temple - Kondaw Gyi
Kondaw Gyi Temple

13th century The name Kon means a hill, and the temple is built on one. [...]

12
Aug
View from the roof of Kyauk Gu Temple
Kyauk Gu Umin Temple

11th century; upper levels added in the late 12th century. One of the most ancient [...]

12
Aug