2025 Myin Ka Bar Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

My favorite Temple in Bagan, (and there are many), but this one gave me a sense of wonderment. It seemed to be a bigger building on the inside than the outside. Each room you entered seemed to contain a more spectacular setting. Monstrously sized Buddhas in amazingly small enclosures, with sometimes claustrophobic style pathways, intertwining around these iconic figures. Too much!! Their are several other significant buildings related to the Temple surrounding the site, and it's worth a walk around the grounds just to take it in, if not snap a couple of more pics. If there was ever a photogenic country, Myanmar is it. The Temple site is between Old Bagan and New Bagan, and as it's a religious site, you'll be experiencing this Temple bare footed. No shoes, no socks. You can leave your shoes by the entry steps, or in the provided shelves by the entry. Some people, when visiting religious sites that require removal of one's shoes, leave the shoes in their backpacks, and don a pair of flip flops, as cool shoes can fetch a good price on the black market I'm told. Just sayin'. I however didn't practice this, and frequently just walked from the bus to the site, and encountered no problems. A bevy of local sales booths are set up just outside the Temple, and everything from souvenirs to Diet Coke is available. #thingstodo#familytravel

1. Gubyaukgyi Temple Among the many temples in Bagan, Gubyaukgyi Temple may be modest in size, but it is renowned for its ancient murals adorning the interior walls✨. Although the passage of time has left its mark, making some parts appear faint, the Buddhist stories and the historical essence of Myanmar embedded within are palpable. Walking through the narrow corridors and gazing at the murals illuminated by candlelight felt like stepping back hundreds of years🙏. 2. Thatbyinnyu Pagoda As the tallest temple in Bagan, Thatbyinnyu Pagoda stands out with its majestic presence even from afar🌄. Its white exterior and massive structure exude grandeur, and the closer you approach, the more overwhelming its scale becomes. Standing against the backdrop of the Bagan plains, Thatbyinnyu Pagoda appears like a guardian that has watched over the passage of eternal time✨.

#MyanmarTrip Bagan in Myanmar is famous for its Buddhist ruins. There are also several other old-fashioned lacquerware workshops that still produce traditional crafts, and they will let you tour the workshops for free! There are lacquerware workshops in the center of Bagan, but many are in the town of Mingabar, about 1km south of there. The guides at the workshops are very friendly and will explain and show you everything about the lacquerware making process, the division of labor, and the materials used. Most workshops have shops attached where you can purchase lacquerware. You can buy it in dollars, and credit cards are also accepted. Although the prices are high for tourists compared to local prices, the price is worth it considering the workshop tour and the complexity of the lacquerware process (I bought a small bowl for $12). 📍Location: Mya Thit Sar Lacquerware work shop မြသစ္စာ ယွန်းထည်လုပ်ငန်းနှင့်အရောင်းဆိုင်

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