In addition to the sacred Buddhist site of Bagan, Myanmar – the beautiful land of undying faith also has many magnificent and sacred temples that are well-appreciated by tourists. Here is a list of the most famous temples in Myanmar that you should not miss on your Myanmar tours!
1. Ananda Pahto Temple (Bagan)
A Buddha statue inside of Ananda Pahto Temple
It is not difficult to understand why Ananda Pahto is at the top of the list of tourist attractions and among the most famous temples in Myanmar. It is the largest, most beautiful and best-preserved temple in the ancient capital of Bagan.
2. Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon)
Shwedagon Pagoda at dawn
With a height of 98 m, the Shwedagon pagoda is the tallest golden tower in the world. Visitors can see this tower from anywhere in Yangon. This 2,500-year-old building is Myanmar’s most precious religious architectural wonder, with exquisite and meticulous attention to detail.
3. Shwesandaw Pagoda (Bagan)
Sunset at Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan
Coming to this one of the best temples in Myanmar, you will have the best view of the Bagan sunset. Built-in 1057, the Shwesandaw Pagoda offers visitors the perfect place to see the temples scattered in the green forests of Bagan.
4. Lawkaoushaung Temple (Bagan)
Lawkaoushaung Temple
From this site, you can see the plain of Myinkaba under the magnificent orange sun at sunset. The best thing is that this place is not crowded, which gives you a quiet time to contemplate. This is one of the most beautiful and marvelous temples in Myanmar for you to discover.
5. Pindaya Cave (Myelat)
Inside of Pindaya Cave
It is an important pilgrimage site for the people of Myanmar, with more than 8,000 Buddha statues and Buddhist works. There are often more believers here than visitors, you can climb behind the cave to admire the impressive landscape below.
6. Shwezigon Paya Temple (Nyaung-U)
Shwezigon Paya Temple
To change your taste, you can visit by hot air balloon to experience all the beauty of the Bagan region. In the sun, the glittering golden tower of the Shwezigon Paya pagoda will leave an unforgettable impression on visitors.
7. Shwe Oo Min Paya Pagoda (Kalaw)
Shwe Oo Min Paya Natural Cave
If you are visiting the province of Kalaw, visitors should not miss the opportunity to visit the Shwe Oo Min Paya temple. This unique temple is located inside a cave, with over 500 years of history and 8,094 Buddha images of all sizes and styles.
8. Kyaiktiyo Pagoda – golden rock pagoda (Mon State)
Majestic Kyaiktiyo Pagoda at the sunrise
The temple of Kyaiktiyo is located at the top of Kyaiktiyo at an altitude of 3,615 m above sea level, the state of Mon is more than 200 km from Yangon. There is a gold-plated stupa placed on a large rock that seems to be falling at any time. In the tower is the hair of Buddha. When mentioning top temples in Myanmar to visit, you cannot miss this essential site!
9. Mahamuni Paya Temple (Mandalay)
Mahamuni Paya Temple
The 4 m high Buddha image in the Mahamuni Paya temple is said to be over 2000 years old. Over time, the statue was covered with gold leaf as it did not look like the original. In the temple courtyard, an art gallery will allow visitors to learn more about the history of the statue when in Mandalay.
10. Taung Kalat Monastery (Pegu chain)
Taung Kalat Monastery from far away
Located at the top of Mount Popa, at 1,518 m above sea level, the Taung Kalat monastery stands out among the green of the trees. This is a holy place of the people of Myanmar. The road to the top is quite difficult, but it is worth the effort to discover this one of top must-visit temples in Myanmar.
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