Why go
- UNESCO historical city in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.
- Served by Pakhokku Airport (PKK).
History
Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute Myanmar. During the kingdom's height between the 11th and 13th centuries, more than 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2,200 temples and pagodas survive.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air Bagan W9 (ATR 72) · 3 routes: Heho, Mandalay, Yangon
- Air Mandalay 6T (ATR) · 2 routes: Mandalay, Yangon
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pakhokku Airport (PKK); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NYU has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Mandalay, Yangon, Heho). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Pandaw Orient mooring, 5.3 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bagan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.