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Bagan

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.

Type City

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

Burger, Coffee Shop, Asian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · facebook.com
Indoor
Tea, Noodles, Pancake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 · Leya Village · baganboattrips.com
Indoor
Burmese, Restaurant · Burmese restaurant · facebook.com
Indoor

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Airports

Bagan Airport (NYU) 8.8 km to the centre
Nyaung U, 04, MM — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Bagan, Air Mandalay) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Mandalay, Yangon, Heho (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Pakhokku Airport (PKK) 40 km to the centre
Pakhokku, 03, MM — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Pauk Airport (PAU) 53 km to the centre
Pauk, 03, MM — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kyauktu Airport (KYT) 81 km to the centre
Kyauktu, 03, MM — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lanywa Airport 22 km to the centre
Lanywa, 03, MM
Outdoor
Saw Airport 72 km to the centre
Saw, 03, MM
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Pandaw Orient mooring
Ferry terminal · 5.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Irrawaddy Princess 2 Jetty
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Road to Mandalay Jetty
Ferry terminal · 5.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Fantasia Garden Jetty
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
တန့်ကြည့်မော်တော်ဆိပ်
Ferry terminal · 6.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
တန့်ကြည့် လှေဆိပ်
Ferry terminal · 6.5 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.