bigtravelbuzzMany years ago Bagan had over 10,000 temples. The government has demolished many temples that were badly damaged by the earthquake and has restored others. There are now over 2200 impressive pagodas in the area. Cycling is a popular way to explore Bagan’s temples, but with so many, it’s hard to pick one. Visit the best temples in a day or two with this Bagan temples guide. Open Temple Bagan – Updated 2019
Unfortunately, all the towers to climb to the top are closed. Due to UNESCO’s official status, this is no longer allowed.
Secret View Temple
The balloon takes off from a different location each morning, depending on wind conditions. We recommend starting from the ‘Secret View Temple’ in the heart of the Bagan district. I named it that way because it doesn’t have a name on Google Maps. It’s right in the middle of the area, giving you the best view of the balloons up close. (see map below)
Note:
Please remove your shoes and socks before entering the temple.
how do you get here
Please try to arrive around 7am. Using Google Maps, drive to the ‘Dhammayazaka’ temple near New Bagan. Go round it and follow the street for approximately 1100 meters. A medium-sized temple can be seen on the right. Yes, you can still go upstairs. Treat everything with care.
Mahazedi Pagoda
If the Secret View Temple is a little too adventurous for you in the morning, go to the Mahazedi Temple. A relatively small and quiet temple in Old Bagan with a beautiful sunrise view from above.
Shweg Gee Paya
The Shweg Gyi Paya Temple is located next to Mahazedi and is officially open to climb to the top. Sunrises and sunsets can get crowded, but they don’t take away from the experience.
Ananda Pagoda
This is he one of the first temples built in Bagan and is very well preserved. It stands out from other temples, and its architecture and paintings are very impressive.
let the can sit
Why don’t you take a walk around the temple alone? Phutkan is away from the busy areas, so you will have to follow some small sandy trails on your electric bike. This is just one of many hidden temples in Myanmar. how do i get here
Use Google Maps to locate Let Put Kan Temple. About 300 meters past the Sulamani Temple. Turn left and follow some small roads all the way. Keep Google Maps handy and use your compass to follow possible sandy trails.
Dhamma Yang Zhi Temple
His one of the most popular temples is called Dhamma Yan Gyi. According to history, it is said to be the tallest in Bagan, but it was never completed.Sunrises and sunsets make this temple look like a movie set.
Shwesandaw Pagoda
This five-story tower of his has some of the best sunset views in the area. It can get crowded, but it’s nothing compared to watching the sunset from above.
Note, the government plans to charge an entrance fee for the restoration of the tower and limit the number of people inside the tower, there was no fee when we visited in February 2018.
Climb the temples of Bagan
Having received UNESCO status, the temple is no longer climbable. There are now two observation decks overlooking the area’s most famous temples.
