Bagan
Bagan (also spelled Pagan) is an archaeological zone of more than 2,200 temples and pagodas on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady River, 90 miles southwest of Mandalay in Burma.
This 26-square-mile region was the capital of the ancient kings of Bagan, who filled the plain with as many as 4,400 temples to earn religious merit during the height of the kingdom (11th and 13th centuries).
Although less well-known because of the rocky political situation in Myanmar, Bagan easily stands with Angkor and Borobudur as one of the most significant and memorable archeological sites of Southeast Asia. Our guide to Bagan includes an interactive satellite view, detailed articles on some of the most notable temples, and a gallery of high-quality photos. Click a link below to start exploring!
City Guide & Trip Planning
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Sacred Sites & Religious Places
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Ananda Pahto Temple (1090-1105)
The first of Bagan's great temples, Ananda Pahto is also one of the most beautiful. |
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Dhammayangyi Pahto (c.1165)
The largest temple at Bagan, Dhammayangyi is said to have been built as atonement by a wicked king. |
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Nathlaung Kyaung (10th/11thC)
Dedicated to Vishnu, this square brick structure is the only surviving Hindu temple at Bagan. |
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Shwezigon Paya (c.1050)
A large golden stupa that played an important role in the development of Burmese Buddhism and became the prototype for many later stupas throughout Myanmar. |
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