3 Days in Bagan: The Perfect Itinerary
3‑day balanced itinerary in Bagan, Myanmar covering sunrise temple visits, cultural sites, meals at reputable local restaurants, and comfortable accommodations.
Day 1 — Arrival & First Temple Exploration
- 07:30 — Arrival at Nyaung U Airport (Nyaung U Airport, Bagan)
- 09:15 — Taxi to Hotel (Nyaung U Airport → Aureum Palace Hotel)
- 09:45 — Check‑in & Freshen Up (Aureum Palace Hotel, Nyaung U)
- 10:45 — Visit Ananda Temple (Ananda Temple, Bagan)
- 12:30 — Lunch at The Moon (The Moon, Nyaung U)
- 13:45 — Visit Shwezigon Pagoda (Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan)
- 15:15 — Coffee Break (Myaing Gyi Restaurant (café area))
- 16:30 — Sunset at Shwesandaw Pagoda (Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan)
- 18:30 — Dinner at Bagan Lodge Restaurant (Bagan Lodge Restaurant, Nyaung U)
- 20:15 — Rest (Aureum Palace Hotel)
Day 2 — Sunrise Temples & Cultural Sites
- 04:30 — Taxi to Sunrise Point (Hotel → Sunrise Point (near Sule Pagoda))
- 05:00 — Sunrise at Sule Pagoda (Sule Pagoda, Bagan)
- 06:45 — Return to Hotel & Freshen Up (Aureum Palace Hotel)
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Hotel Restaurant, Aureum Palace)
- 09:30 — Visit Dhammayangyi Temple (Dhammayangyi Temple, Bagan)
- 11:30 — Lunch at a well-rated local restaurant (Bagan)
- 13:00 — Visit Htilominlo Temple (Htilominlo Temple, Bagan)
- 15:00 — Boat Ride on Irrawaddy River (Irrawaddy River, Bagan)
- 17:00 — Snack & Tea (Nyaung U Tea House)
- 18:30 — Dinner at Bagan View Restaurant (Bagan View Restaurant, Nyaung U)
- 20:15 — Rest (Aureum Palace Hotel)
Day 3 — Final Sites & Departure
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Hotel Restaurant, Aureum Palace)
- 09:30 — Visit Thatbyu Temple (Temple of the Seven Buddhas) (Thatbyu Temple, Bagan)
- 11:30 — Lunch at Bagan Bites (Bagan Bites, Nyaung U)
- 13:00 — Check‑out (Aureum Palace Hotel)
- 13:45 — Taxi to Nyaung U Airport (Hotel → Nyaung U Airport)
- 15:00 — Flight Departure (Nyaung U Airport)
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