World heritage site, Shwe San Daw Pagoda, Bagan, Myanmar.

Used to be the climb for sunrises, but not now. This place is still beautiful, the symmetry is well worth a visit. There’s an amazing fritters/pakode place a few clicks away from here under a huge tree, yiu would see locals flocking! Check the pics below to find this hidden spot.

It had have a long time fame of permitting for seeing sunset view once but now it can't be due to long term mantainance.Great scene of portrait view it have with wide green lawn and steep stairs of old temple for photography enthusiast.

Good view but it's so crowded here. There are plenty of other pagodas with less people and equally good view from the top. Not good for sunset since you have all the buses and parking lot in the picture...better for sunrise.

Previously, traveller could climb up here and watch the sunset and sunrise. Now, the stairs is closed, But the stairs are very beautiful to take photos.

Be prepared for a very steep climb, but the views from the top tier are well worth the effort (as long as you are fairly agile and not afraid of heights).

Great view. Easy access so lots of tourists. We came for sunrise and was there one hour before that, so got a good spot. You really need to come early, but it's also very romantic standing in the early morning just before sunrise. Very steep stairs.

We had perfect skies when visiting which made for perfect photos at this pagoda. There are dozens of young girls and children selling wares in this area so be prepared to be approached and followed whilst you’re visiting the site

They said you can't come to Bagan without visit Ananda temple as its important landmark and with a great history. It look different than the other temples the architecture and even the exterior color I didn't saw in bagan. Inside there is huge golden Buddha status looks like each of them on different direction. Inside also alot and alot of small Buddha status groved in the wall and also you can see a place where the people donate money. I like my visit there and I recommend to put in your list for the temple which you have to visit in bagan and don't forget there more than 4000 temple in this area so you need to make your choice .

Great architecture, amazing, don’t miss it if you are travelling to bagan

Ar Nan Dar Pagoda in Bagan is a beautiful place to visit. It's peaceful and has pretty carvings and statues of Buddha. You can see amazing views of the area from here. And then this temple is one of the most beautiful architecture in Bagan. It's easy to get to and a great spot to experience Myanmar's history and culture.

One of the Amazing Art available pagoda among of the Bagan Pagodas. Around of the Pagoda, A lot of souvenir shops available and one of the famous items which is Thanutkhar is not fake especially. We can trust with right smell of Thanutkhar and other so many of items are available in these souvenir shops. Near around of the pagoda, after Earthquake of latest one, authority are strictly prohibited to stopped all vehicles because of the shaking to the ground and it was helpful to avoid unnecessary things to damaged pagoda.

Ananda Temple (အာနန္ဒာ ဘုရား) is a Buddhist temple that was built in King Kyansittha reign in 1084 (Pagan Dynasty) The temple is standing brightly with the white-painted large square plan, a place is also served as an active religious practice and has been one of the most well-known temples in Bagan Ananda Patho is one of Mon greatest works, the architecture that influenced by his spirit and Indian culture as the evidence from the gilded top called ‘shikhara’ In the heart of the temple has a highlight of four standing Buddha statues in a grand square room face a direction from North to South. Buddha Kassapa (South), Buddha Kakusandha (North), Buddha Konagamana (East), and Buddha Gautama (West)

I believe that it is one of the most impressive temples in Bagan. It is so beautiful in the sunset. The architecture is unique, amazing with a painful history. You can buy or take a look at some souvenirs from many vendors in front of Temple, so cute. You must to go there to finish your trip to Bagan.

One of the more impressive temples in Bagan. Well preserved and maintained. Can walk around all 4 sides on both the interior and exterior of the temple. Lots of vendors near major entrances selling food, beverages and souvenirs. Exterior views are more impressive than interior in my opinion. Worth a visit!

This temple is just outside the walls of old Bagan and part of the newly proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is well worth a visit because of the four large Buddha statues which are facing in four different directions, east, south, north and west. There are beautiful murals in this 13th century structure.

This temple was constructed by Kyansittha after the completion of the Shwezigon Pagoda. It has a rich history to explore and it is one of the most famous temples in Bagan.

The famous temple of Bagan - and one of the big ones on the tourist circuit. This one has many sculptures of Buddha and other gods, displayed in the walls of the pagoda. The glass is not very clean so hard to appreciate them fully. Also, some more write up would be nice. Very interesting temple as it has a museum feeling about it. Many paintings from the local artisans will feature this temple’s golden spire.

Yet another beautiful twelfth century temple in Bagan. What attracted my attention to this one were the tops of the structure, all with heavy and well-maintained gilding that gleams in the sun. There are a couple of markets outside its walls that cater to locals and to tourists.

World heritage site, Shwe San Daw Pagoda, Bagan, Myanmar.

Used to be the climb for sunrises, but not now. This place is still beautiful, the symmetry is well worth a visit. There’s an amazing fritters/pakode place a few clicks away from here under a huge tree, yiu would see locals flocking! Check the pics below to find this hidden spot.

It had have a long time fame of permitting for seeing sunset view once but now it can't be due to long term mantainance.Great scene of portrait view it have with wide green lawn and steep stairs of old temple for photography enthusiast.

Good view but it's so crowded here. There are plenty of other pagodas with less people and equally good view from the top. Not good for sunset since you have all the buses and parking lot in the picture...better for sunrise.

Previously, traveller could climb up here and watch the sunset and sunrise. Now, the stairs is closed, But the stairs are very beautiful to take photos.

Be prepared for a very steep climb, but the views from the top tier are well worth the effort (as long as you are fairly agile and not afraid of heights).

Great view. Easy access so lots of tourists. We came for sunrise and was there one hour before that, so got a good spot. You really need to come early, but it's also very romantic standing in the early morning just before sunrise. Very steep stairs.

We had perfect skies when visiting which made for perfect photos at this pagoda. There are dozens of young girls and children selling wares in this area so be prepared to be approached and followed whilst you’re visiting the site

Shwezigon Pagoda or Shwezigon Paya (ရွှေစည်းခုံစေတီ) located in the centre of Nyaung-U town, near the Lion Gate. A golden buddhist temple has been one of the largest and oldest temple in Bagan of the age over 2,500 years old, that constructed during King Anawrahta reign Shwezigon has a bell-shaped Burmese stupa style, covered with gold plates that rise 99m on a hill over the city. At the very top of the pagoda enshrines with 76-carat diamond, the stupa tip also contain with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other gems. The delicate details made Shwezigon one of the most important Myanmar heritage A sacret Buddhist pilgrimage site that enshrines Buddha’s holy relics was listed as one of the four most famous pagoda in Myanmar. Locals and monks usually come to worship with beautiful flowers, some came to seek peace of mind and meditation on the site (Entrance Fee 10k MMK, Open Daily 04.00-22.00)

Beautiful place and widely area.There is open 6am to 6pm.

Such amazing and beautiful Pagoda it was the first place I have visited in bagan after long trip by bus coming from yangon. As it's the most sacred and important Pagoda in bagan ( they explain to me its contain bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha) What is also make it special this amount of the gold the Pagoda completely gilded in gold ..can you believe that 😲😲 It's also one of the largest Pagoda in this area with 160 ft height..the best way to reach there to rent Scotter and by the way it's not far from old bagan it's about 4 to 5 km. In this place you will have penalty of nice locations to catch awesome pictures ..afternoon is preferred time. If you come bagan you have to visit or your trip will not be complete

I got a day trip to Bagan last weekend and paid a visit to some Pagodas and Patos. They made me really really amazed. I visited by car. We can hire motorbike if we want to. So cool, so amazing!

The most golden coated pagoda in Bagan with a long corridor leading to the entrance. But u can skip the corridor by entering from the side of the corridor end before the pagoda entrance. Can’t climb up. Buddha statues are spread around the pagoda.

It was impossible for amagine, beyond human thought. Tha's so sparkling by gold and light. So many people are there to pray every day.

One of the famous and ancient pagoda in Bagan. Must have a visit.

One very old and beautiful temple at Bagan. Shoes are not allowed inside or at the compound of the temple and as such, it's advisable to go in the evening, to avoid the heated floor at noon. Great to capture the beauty of Shwezigon Pagoda with the lighting, cool evening and the locals offering their prayers. A great place for photography too.

Great big pagoda with lots of tourists. Walk around clockwise and check the small pool of water to get a picture of the reflection of the pagoda. There is a bunch stalls selling tourist souvenirs as well, remember to bargain for a better price.

A must-see in Bagan. If you are reading this review, you don’t need to. Awesome golden pagoda, which appears twice as brilliant in the sun on a clear day. Saw a lot of tourists taking photos of a ‘thing’ in a small water-filled hole (picture attached), coudn’t figure out what it was, any ideas?

The Shwezigon Pagoda or Shwezigon Paya is a Buddhist stupa located in Nyaung-U, Myanmar. A prototype of Burmese stupas, it consists of a circular gold leaf-gilded stupa surrounded by smaller temples and shrines. Construction of the Shwezigon Pagoda began during the reign of King Anawrahta (r. 1044–1077), the founder of the Pagan Empire, in 1059–1060 and was completed in 1102, during the reign of his son King Kyansittha.

A glamorous pagoda, less crowds, clean interiors to walk around. Don’t get into the haggling markets, just walk straight to the pagoda, and spend sometime understanding the significance of various features of this magnificent structure.

Big temple, free entrance ticket, good to spend time here, but we can't climb to temple to see sunset and sunrise anymore!

This temple has some great paintings - well preserved. What was interesting to see was that there seemed to be two layers of paintings from different times - and some script as well. Detailed paintings of stories with boats and people - we didn’t have a tour guide so not sure of the story behind it - would recommend going with one for the full experience.

The wall paintings are awesome.

A beautiful, huge and very popular temple in this stunning and vast area. Get an old bicycle and just cruise around, admiring this spectacular place for day after day. Deep and rich sunsets after hot and dusty days are an experience not to be missed.

Whenever I reached Bagan land, feeling is so strange and free even though I was there so many times. It's always giving new and new again. The Sulamani is a large, very elegant multi storey structure from the late Bagan period. The temple was built during the reign of King Narapatisithu, a very prosperous time in Bagan. During his long reign several of Bagan’s most impressive monuments were built, such as the Dhammayazika and the Gawdawpalin temple.An inscribed stone in the North porch of the temple tells that King Narapatisithu found a small ruby at the spot where the Sulamani temple was later erected, hence the name of the temple, which means small ruby. The architectural style has many similarities with that of the Htilominlo temple, which was built a few decades later. The Sulamani is a two storey structure with a square layout. The large first floor is topped with three receding terraces. The upper floor which is much smaller is topped with another four receding terraces. The corners of both lower and upper terraces contain smaller spires. The top of the Sulamani comprises of a sikhara, a tower structure originating from North India. Unlike the one of the Ananda temple, the sikhara is not gilded. On top of that is the hti, a spire ornament shaped like an umbrella. The temple has entrance porches on all four sides. The Eastern porch which is the main entrance protrudes further out from the structure than the others. Apart from this, the structure is symmetrical. The Sulamani’s base and terraces contain beautiful glazed terracotta plaques with depictions of Jataka tales, the stories about the previous lives of the Buddha. It was customary for the most important and largest temples in Bagan to have a set of plaques with Jataka tales, of which there are 547 in total, in order to educate the people about Buddhism. It was destroyed some part by earthquake at 2016.

It is beautifully designed and has small shops around it to buy handicrafts, paintings, local products,etc.

One of the great temples in the archeological site in Bagan. Great architectures & huge construction. Tourists won't be able to visit it without own transportation

An imposing temple, lovely in the afternoon sunlight. Built by King Narapatisithu in 1183. Some well preserved or restored Buddahs. Also nice are the remnants of murals. I wish more was done to repair/reconstruct/preserve these paintings. There are repairs to the central spire in progress, hence the "green cap"

The temple was being renovated already. U Kyi Pweit well known learned Monk from Old Bagan Period gained advanced study in Buddhist Tipitaka-Canon thoroughly. The famous Princess Thanbyin who may Lead and Teach Buddhist canon( Tipitaka) to junior monks had resided next to Great Sulamani Temple. This Tawra- forest Retreat Monastery Complex had wonderful storage of rain water and drainage to further consequences were found amazingly.

Biggest temple in Bagan and have so many architecture inside.Nice place to take photo.Near Sulamani Temple

One of the biggest Pagodas in the Bagan and very famous pagoda of the Bagan. And environment of pagoda is very silent and quiet. I would like to highlight to the Kids for their helping to the guests. They are very friendly and helpful. After that they can shoot photos as a professionally. They know how to shoot and they know very well which area are very suitable to shoot good photos. They are not demanding from the guests to assist for any photos shoot or explained about of pagoda history. Amazing kids and proud for them. Thank you so much to them and I would like to say keep it up for that kind of attitude and contribution to the visitors of Bagan.

A famous bagan pagoda. A must visit in Bagan.

My stay in Bagan included visits to a large number of temples, many of which are more than 800 years old. One such temple is Dhammayan Gyi. It dates back to the second half of the twelfth century. Situated in a field with unobstructed views, it is one of the larger and more impressive temples in the city. A walk around the outer walls of the temple netted me a number of impressive perspectives. The sheer size of the structure and the intricate brickwork set this temple apart. This is not a building that you will rush through. It requires and deserves your full attention. It got mine.

My first time in a bagan trip #sunset view, Dhammayangyi Temple

Dhammayangyi Temple (ဓမ္မရံကြီးဘုရား) is the largest temple in Bagan with the height of 77.7m that clearly visible from all Bagan city. The temple was built in 1170 in the reign of King Narathu (that had been said he became a king by assassinated his father Alaungsithu and his elder brother, presumably built the massive temple to atone a sins and avoid bad karma) The construction of Dhammayangyi Patho was built similarly to Ananda Temple and Egyptian pyramid, with a wide square single story, topped with six pyramidal terraces. The temple was not fully completed as the king himself was murdered by one of his wives ; the Indian princess The unmissable destination that will definitely worth your visit during Bagan Tour with the finest bricks work, the ground that was surrounded by a hugh arched gates, the unsolved mystery as some parts of the temple was built with unknown reason that still mysterious until these days such as the bricked up on temple’s inner part

Biggest temple in old Bagan, free entrance ticket, good to spend time here, but we can't climb to temple to see sunset and sunrise anymore!

One of the big temples of Bagan - must see. Big walls surround the temple, and gates from four sides. The temple itself is massive - and very well laid out in terms of concentric structures. On a sunny day you can have a nice view of the surrounding area - there are a couple of vantage points near the rear of the temple area for good photos.

This is the largest temple in Bagan and dominates the landscape with its imposing size. It was built in the late 12th century and remains incomplete. Even so, it is still an impressive spectacle to behold. Much of the interior is bricked up. It used to a popular sunrise and sunset fir tourists.

Amazing what royals will build when they’re advised by spiritual leaders? That’s pretty much the background of this huge complex. It’s really massive and reminds you Of a scene from tomb raider as you explore. Great views of the temple from raised mounds in the corners of the compound

The biggest temple in Bagan with interesting story. King Narathu built the temple for his sin of killing his father and brother. It is a picturesque place in Bagan and there is a puppet shop with many puppets hanging on the tree. It's also a good place to take pictures.

Htilominlo Temple (ထီးလိုမင်းလိုဘုရား) is a Buddhist temple that was built in King Htilominlo reign in 1218 in a massive structure. A three stories temple with the height of 48m was damaged from the earthquake in 1975 and had been well restored shortly after that A brick structure of Htilominlo Pahto has a symmetrical floor plan, the greenery pathway leads to the inner sanctuary of four Buddha statues facing each other, the traces of old murals on the wall made Htilominlo even more charm

This is the temple to visit if you want to also take home some souvenirs from Myanmar. The entire perimeter of the temple is lined with vendors selling lacquerware, paintings, books, clothes: you name it! Lovely temple to visit with beautiful golden Buddha statues on display

Another big Pagoda in the Bagan. It can see ancient art a lot. But not like other pagoda in the Bagan, we didn't get photo shooting assist from the kids. One of the surprising part is pagoda maintaining people, they requested for the guest registered. A little bit strange. All others are Ok.

Bagan is one of the most famous historical place in Myanmar for history of Buddhism. Thousands of pagodas, temples, statues around that places which built in 11th-12th century for the propagation of Buddhism. Thousands of visitors come to this place to visit and pay homage to the Buddha. It's a very attractive place to visit.

The pagoda & Buddha rupa is majestic but still nice and simple, the surrounding market offers clothing, jewellery, bags, & souvenirs of various kinds, just needs a coffe stall.

Big temple, free entrance ticket, good to spend time here, but we can't climb to temple to see sunset and sunrise anymore!

We had a great time participating Bagan Temple Marathon @ Bagan. First time visited Bagan and visited most of the Temples during marathon. There are around 500 people participate this events. I wish I can participate next year events. Check out the photos. :)

Cool temple, one of the larger ones in Bagan, also near a bunch of smaller temples which are easy to stop off at on your way. Unfortunately this was one of the temples badly damaged in the 2016 earthquake, but restoration is underway to bring it back to the way it was before. This is definitely one of the top 10 temples you should visit if you're in Bagan

Huge ancient pagoda built in the early 13th century. The temple is built with red brick covered with elaborate plaster moldings. It is over 100 ft in height and surrounded by shops selling all forms of Burmese handicraft. There is a huge parking lot and cabinets for shoes.

One of my favourites in Bagan....I just like it. The feel of walking around in the courtyard, jus gives me a serene feeling. What could have been in the past, is replaced with the array of stores selling local handicrafts and souvenirs. But that does not take away the beauty and charm of this place. This place is where the story of the umbrella king will be told :) Nice story that adds to the appeal of the place for me. The architecture, the way the bricks were laid....

Htilo Minlo was one of the names of the king who built this eponymous temple in the thirteenth century. The architecture of the building is similar to the one found in several other temples in Bagan. The outside is built with red bricks and decorated with plaster moldings. The perspectives of several narrow hallways inside is what I liked most about Htilominlo. Several alcoves house a host of statues of various sizes. In the courtyard of the temple, there are a multitude of vendors selling their wares without aggressiveness. Htilominlo is a worthy addition to the list of temples that you will visit during your stay in this most fascinating part of Myanmar.

Sabbanyu Pagoda originally had wall painting, but the interior of the temple was plastered with lime and the ancient Bagan period wall paintings have been destroyed. Only a few wall paintings remain, such as circular flower beds with Buddha Images.

#crd wikipedia bagan pagoda Pagoda of Omniscience (Pagan) Savannah Pagoda , Myanmar Mandalay Region Located in Bagan . It is located about 500 yards southwest of Ananda Cave Temple within the Pagan Nang city walls . Sabbanyu Cave Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in Bagan Pagoda, where the sound of the wagon axle is loud. With a height of more than 200 feet, there is a huge umbrella among other pagodas. The term 'sabnyyu' is often translated as ``seeing and seeing'' in the inscriptions of the Pagan era, so it is thought that it refers to the Buddha's omniscient mind that sees everything. How to see the Sabvanyu Pagoda (Pagan) from a distance Sabbanyu Pagoda Dayaka is the grandson of the King of Sis, who is the successor of the King of the Corpses . It is said in the history of the Buddha that the King of the Body of the Buddha, in 1144 AD, was built and worshiped in imitation of the great temple of Vithakha, built by King Maha Moggalla. Therefore, it is believed that the cave was not only used for worship, but was also planned for the use of the monks in the past and for the use of the temple. His height is 201 feet from his shoes to the bird's ear. As it dominates other pagodas, the place is even called Bagan Tower . Sabbanyu Cave Temple was used by monks in ancient times to study Priyattisawa and as a place of meditation. At dusk, which is considered to be the most beautiful time of Bagan, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Bagan from the top of the pagoda.

Big temple, free entrance ticket, good to spend time here, but we can't climb to temple to see sunset and sunrise anymore! Under maintenance!

Another gorgeous Pagoda in old bagan with its special architecture. Consider as one of most important and iconic landmark in this area. It was built at 12th century and its the highest Pagoda comparing with others about 61 m tall. It's close also to the famous Ananda Pagoda. There is alot of shops around specially for food and most important ice cream. It's also a large temple and have a good space you can discover and hanging around.

One of the big pagodas at Bagan. Superb architecture, and layout. You have to park or get dropped off at the gate, about 100 m walk then to the pagoda. Some shops around for water and souvenirs, and ice cream. The pagoda needs a bit of renovation - the guide told us they paint it after monsoon, so October onward it would look great. We went in July, when it looked possibly the most run-down.

Sometimes I wonder how I prefer to see an old temple. Would I want it to be left in a decaying state or would I want to see it restored to its original glory? That's exactly the feeling that I had when I visited Thatbyinnyu Phaya, which was originally built 900 years ago. The structure is in good shape but the whitewash is very dirty since the temple has not been painted in years. A fresh coat of whitewash will resolve the dilemma, but will it destroy the current look and feel of the temple?

The highest pagoda in Bagan.

Highest temple in Bagan with wounderful architecture. Inside mural paints especially at ceiling are still sharp.

Bagan's tallest structure amazingly built with whiteish colouration. As with all temples shoes need to be removed. Inside the images of Buddah are wonderful. There are also horses and carts available for rides around the area. There are a few market stalls outside offering all sorts of souvenirs.

Bupaya stands out as one of the finest spots to savor the sunset in Bagan. Adjacent to a local jetty, you have the option to embark on an hour-long boat tour along the river for a captivating sunset experience. The boat ride fee is a reasonable 20,000 MMK per boat, irrespective of the number of passengers. Whether you're solo or in a group (up to 15 pax), the cost remains the same, providing a consistent and affordable option for all.

It is a pagoda with a unique shape. The view of the river from this place is quite good.

A nice landmark and popular pagoda for bagan sunset sightseeing.

Really nice place for sunset view

Came here when big tower under maintenance, but nice view to the river!

Beside of ayarwaddy river, the view is very nice. Can cross the river to go Yant Kyi Mountain.

Magical experience I was in happy tears because when I went to bagan i first went to bupaya and you could also go in the ayawaddy river and touch some water release some fish and ride a boat

You can see beautiful sunset from this place in Bagan.

Skip the crowds quick and get down to the beach, hire a boat for a sunset ride in the Irrawaddy river. The view on both sides of the river is actually beautiful! The boat ride is nominally priced, yes do bargain hard.

This pagoda is older than many others, including the Shwezigon Pagoda. It was built by Pyusawhti, the 3rd king of Bagan. The setting around this pagoda is arguably the most picturesque, especially in the evening. It's breezy and a perfect place to relax.

Nice place, don’t need to spend much time there though. Great view, you can see the river or even have a walk there, there are stairs to the boats - they also offer tours. Nice to watch the sunset there, but you won’t be alone ;)

If you like to be away from the crowds like some of us do, if you don't mind dry and dusty environments and if you are not looking to climb on top of a pagoda, Bulethi temple is just the place for you. I found this place by chance while driving around aimlessly on some of the back roads of Bagan. My Burmese driver and I were the only ones around. There are several small brick structures and two larger pagodas. The dusty setting brings them all together in one beautiful panorama.

The place is amazing really,but from this year you can't go up to see the sunset,so try somewhere else,and there is just a lot of people trying to sell you paintings,they kill the mood a bit.

Nice group of temples right off Anawrahta Road on the way towards Sulamuni and Dhammayangyi. They are gated up now so no longer available to climb to watch sunrise and sunset, so if you plan on doing so anyways (which you shouldn't) know that it will now require some climbing on ancient ruins rather than walking up steps

Nice ancient pagoda of many amazing ones in Old Bagan. This one has some nice looking smaller stupas around, so looks photogenic on pictures. You cannot climb pagodas now but if you are lucky try taking pictures frm the small ones without wearing shoes or slippers when not many around. (respect the local culture). Instagram: theroytravels

One of the best place to see sunrise and set. If you want to go there u need to go early.if u late no place for you.

Still a nice spot to view the sunrise if you want some place quiet, but it's a shame you can't scale the temple anymore to do so, despite sources saying you still can. Probably for the better, however, but I was left wondering what the viewpoint could have been.

Amazing views!! The only reason I wouldn’t give 5 stars is the crowd at sunset, which takes away from the overall experience.

Manuha Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bagan. It was built in Myinkaba (located near Bagan) by captive Mon King Manuha in 1067, according to King Manuha's inscriptions. "King Manuha" prayed saying … 'Whithersoever I migrate in samsâra, may I never be conquered by another!' If you want to see the differences between the inner core (Narrow-mindedness) and the outer shell (Magnificence), you should study "Manuha Buddha Images".

This is one of the oldest temples of Bagan, from 1067, named after Manuha, King of a Mon Kingdom in lower Burma. There are 4 HUGE Buddah statues inside - quite startling when you enter and too big to fit in a photo! Three are seated and in the back section is a 30m reclining Buddah. It is still a very active temple for worship with several other buildings and icons in worth seeing.

Manuha Temple in Bagan, Myanmar, is a captivating testament to both historical richness and spiritual symbolism. Constructed during the 11th century reign of King Manuha, this Buddhist temple stands as a unique architectural gem with a poignant narrative etched into its ancient stones. The temple's exterior, adorned with intricate carvings, tells the story of daily life during the temple's construction period. These bas-reliefs serve as a visual chronicle, offering glimpses into the cultural and social fabric of ancient Bagan. As one steps into the temple, the colossal Buddha images within the confined space immediately command attention. The statues, depicting the king in restrained postures, convey a sense of the historical struggles and captivity endured by King Manuha. The emotive power of these statues creates an atmosphere of contemplation, inviting visitors to connect with the challenges faced by the king during this period. Manuha Temple's deviation from traditional temple architecture adds to its allure. The layout, with cramped interiors and unconventional positioning of the Buddha images, tells a story of individuality and perhaps the king's desire for freedom from his captors. Despite the historical weight carried by Manuha Temple, there is an undeniable spiritual ambiance within its walls. Devotees and curious travelers alike find solace in this sacred space, where the echoes of ancient struggles and resilience resonate, creating an immersive experience that transcends time. Preservation efforts ensure that Manuha Temple continues to stand as a living testament to Myanmar's rich history. As visitors explore its hallowed halls, they embark on a journey of discovery, where the stones themselves whisper tales of a bygone era, making Manuha Temple an essential destination for those seeking a profound blend of history and spirituality in the heart of Bagan.

One of most famous Temple in Pagan. It was build by King Manuha (Mon's King). Prompt strange design is huge Buddha Image is not match with this temple size. When you visit there, sure get suffocate feeling it is reflect/ come from King Manuha who was in Jail when this pagoda's construction time.

Manuha Temple is one of the important historical pagoda in the Bagan. When we arrived round about 10:00 AM, it's too hot compound of pagoda. It's have back side also lean big pagoda. We didn't know before. One of the girl indicated and explained about history of pagoda without any explanation charges. But in front of the pagoda, a lot of kids are requested to explain about pagoda, if we ignore they requested money such as tip money. That's not convenient to us and disturbing to us. Some of the souvenir shops available in front of the pagoda.

It was built by Manuha, the captive king of Thaton, in 1059 A.D. It is a reduplicated square structure with a battlemented terrace, the upper storey being smaller than the lower, so that the entire building appears to assume the form of a pyramid. It contains three images of seated Buddhas and a recumbent image of gigantic proportions representing the Buddha in the act of entering Nirvana. The temple is an allegorical representation of the physical discomfort and mental distress the captive king had to endure. The builder’s grievance is graphically demonstrated by the uncomfortably seated and sleeping Buddhas.

Very big buddha statues inside small building. As you walk along the narrow passage of the building, you will soon understand the depressed feeling of the captive Mon King.

About Pagoda About the same time Makuta, captive king of the Thaton Kington (his name is now corrupted into 'Manuha'), must have built his colossal images at Myinpagan, where he was living in captivity, a mile S. of Pagan. "Stricken with remorse", says the Glass Palace Chronicle, "he built a colossal Buddha with legs crossed, and a dying Buddha as it were making pariniruâna; and he prayed saying 'Whithersoever I migrate in samsâra, may I never be conquered by another!' The temple is called Manuha to this day.

If you go there you will find that the buddha statute is big while the pagoda or the building is so narrow. The head of the Buddha touches the roof. It was said that the name of the pagoda was named as the Mon king who was arrested and made to live there. The structure was to express his feeling living unfree at that time. It is interesting to learn about the history!

Manuha the Mon King (11 century ) was arrested by Anawrahta the Bagan King. Manua was to express his feeling by building Manuha Temple. Inside this temple , Buddha statue is so big but temple building is so small. It is show that Manuha was very depressed.

Nice temple, widely regarded as one of the "must visit" temples, but compared to some of the other temples in Bagan, I wasn't blown away by it. Certainly the allure of this temple is more in its history and age, rather than its scale and architecture. About as far away from Nyaung-U as you can get in a Bagan temple (though one of the closest to New Bagan). If you have the time, you should absolutely see this temple, but that said I don't rate it in the same category as the Ananda, Dhammayangyi, Sulamuni, Shwezigon or Shwesandaw, or even the the Thatbyinnyu, Dhammayazaka, Mingalar Zedi, or Htilominlo category, so make sure you see all of those (plus a few more I neglected to mention) before you make your way here

One of the famous pagoda in Bagan. One thing, not available assistance for photos shooting kids. overall everything is perfect. Beautiful place in Bagan.

The body of the stupa is fully gilded.Happy to see it🥹🥺.

Charming pagoda, it's special as it has 5 sides compared to the usual 4. I've been there with a local guide Christopher and it was great to learn about the place from a local with a deep historical knowledge. Do yourself a favour and get a local guide for at least one day, it will make your travels so much more interesting and your horizons will broaden. :)

Such a magical place to see when in Bagan. They are restoring the top of the Pagoda so there is a bit of work happening but doesn't interfere with your walk around. Must see when in Bagan

No ticket necessary , you can leave donation . One of the more impressive structures in Bagan .

One of the more unusual temples (most have a square floor plan, but this one has a pentagonal layout with entrances on each of its five sides) and one my favourites.Besides images of the four previous Buddhas, the fifth structure holds an image of the Maitreya Buddha, the future Buddha! The pagoda was build by King Narapatisithu towards the end of the 12th century to house of sacred Buddhist relics given to him by the King of Sri Lanka. It's set in beautiful park like garden, so lovely to stroll around and admire from a distance.

It's really beautiful if you look from hot air balloon!

The name of the pagoda, Dhammayazika or Dhammarajika in Pali means "Pertaining the King of Law. The structure of Dhammayazika Pagoda has pentagonal terraces instead of the usual Bagan pagodas, the square base. There are three receding terraces, ornamented with glazed Jataka plaques. On each side of the pagoda, there is a small temple housing an image of Buddha. The usual practice in most temples was to have four images facing the cardinal points, representing the four Buddhas of the present world cycle who have already attained Enlightenment. But in this pagoda the fifth temple is placed with the future becoming Buddha. All the five names of the Buddha are Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, Gotama and Metteyya. The inscription records say tht in 1197 King Narapatisithu received four holy relics from the King of Sri Lanka and that he built the pagoda in 1198 to enshrine the relics.

Nice museum but i think they should tell that there's no light on second floor

The Bagan Archaeological Museum sets lofty goals for itself. It manages to achieve some, while leaving a few questions unanswered. Considering the rich archaeological heritage of the city, I was expecting a larger collection of artifacts. I was not disappointed. There's still a lot of them at the museum. I just hope that, in time, the collection will grow richer and that the archaeological treasures of Myanmar will be saved for future generations.

A converted formal palace, this place needs a bit of general renovation. Nevertheless, it has a decent collection spread over a few floors. One item in particular, a bronze, blossoming statue is the gem of the collection. All descriptions available in Myanmar and English

Humble but highly informative. It's a massive building but don't be intimidated. The exhibits inside are simple but full of useful information. If possible, visit here before touring the many temples in Bagan. Unless you are a historian specializing in the Bagan Period and other Southeast Asian cultures, you'll learn a lot of useful information about crosscurrents, architectural approaches, history, religious beliefs resulting in various depictions of the Buddha and more. I wish I had realized how I could have developed a sharper appreciation for /understanding of what I was seeing the previous day! Allow 1-2 hours. Almost every caption and sign provides English translations.

Good for visit if you would like to understand more about Bagan. Nice place to spent an hour for indoor activity when at super sunny period.

This is a very worth to go place. You could spend one whole day immerse in the great history and art of Bagan. Every single piece of display has a lot to learn about the traditions, culture and amaze by the detail artworks.

You can have a great idea about Bagans culture. If you are buddhist, will be easy to understand. Or else you have to hire a local guide