Free Walking Tour of Bagan – Ancient Temple Plain & Kingdom of a Thousand Temples
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Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, Chinese, Thai (Language)
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Tour description
Bagan is one of Asia’s most magnificent sights, a vast plain dotted with thousands of ancient Buddhist temples and pagodas built when Bagan was the capital of the first Burmese kingdom. Comparable to Angkor in both scale and grandeur, this is an unforgettable destination. On this walking tour, a local guide will reveal the area’s historical stories and spiritual beauty.
You will explore some of the most magnificent temples in Old Bagan, learn about the kings who built this kingdom of a thousand temples, and admire the temple-dotted landscape of the plain. Along the way, you will gain a sense of the Buddhist devotion that shaped this landscape. Majestic and serene, Bagan is an unforgettable destination to explore on foot.
You will explore some of the most magnificent temples in Old Bagan, learn about the kings who built this kingdom of a thousand temples, and admire the temple-dotted landscape of the plain. Along the way, you will gain a sense of the Buddhist devotion that shaped this landscape. Majestic and serene, Bagan is an unforgettable destination to explore on foot.
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Old Bagan, near the Ananda Temple, Bagan
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Ananda Temple: We meet at one of the most beautiful and revered temples.
Stop 2 – Temple Interior & Buddha Statues: The great seated Buddha statues inside the shrines.
Stop 3 – Thatbyinnyu Temple: The tallest temple on the plain.
Stop 4 – Ancient City Walls: Traces of the ancient royal capital.
Stop 5 – A Cluster of Smaller Pagodas: Countless shrines dotting the plains.
Stop 6 – A Local Village: Traditional life and lacquerware craft.
Stop 7 – Plain Viewpoint: We conclude with a panoramic view over the sea of ancient temples.
Stop 2 – Temple Interior & Buddha Statues: The great seated Buddha statues inside the shrines.
Stop 3 – Thatbyinnyu Temple: The tallest temple on the plain.
Stop 4 – Ancient City Walls: Traces of the ancient royal capital.
Stop 5 – A Cluster of Smaller Pagodas: Countless shrines dotting the plains.
Stop 6 – A Local Village: Traditional life and lacquerware craft.
Stop 7 – Plain Viewpoint: We conclude with a panoramic view over the sea of ancient temples.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)
• Approximately 3-hour guided walking tour
• Commentary on history, local culture, and hidden gems
• Insider tips on food, cafés, and what to see next
• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
• Approximately 3-hour guided walking tour
• Commentary on history, local culture, and hidden gems
• Insider tips on food, cafés, and what to see next
• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pickup and drop-off\n• Public transportation and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation anytime — this is a tip-based free walking tour, so there is never a cancellation fee. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. The tour runs rain or shine; in bad weather, the guide may adjust the route for greater comfort.
Other notes
Daily departures with multiple start times. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and dress appropriately for the weather. Suitable for all ages.
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