Visit Bagan
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Art & Culture
- Essential
Bagan: How to get there?
Ten hours by bus from Yangon
Bagan: See when to go?
From December to April
Bagan: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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Bagan Holidays
With its more than 2000 temples, Bagan is an incredible archaeological site, and well worth an excursion when visiting Burma!
Bagan: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
One of the most important sites in Burma, the temples of Bagan, to the north of the country, will be an unforgettable moment during your trip to Burma.
My suggestion
And don't miss the spectacular sunset, especially when viewed from the top of the Shwezigon Pagoda! Bagan is incredible, so plan to stay for 2 or 3 days.
Bagan is an archaeological site situated on the central plain of Burma and made up of over 2,800 Buddhist monuments.
My suggestion
Ask a local guide to show you the less visited temples, so as to avoid large tourist groups!
With its more than 2000 temples, Bagan is an incredible archaeological site, and well worth an excursion when visiting Burma!
My suggestion
Avoid at the hottest times: the mid-afternoon sun is so strong that it makes it almost impossible to walk around. Please note: the area has become very touristy and some of the locals will try to sell you all kinds of items at exorbitant prices.
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