Buledi Pagoda
A serene hilltop temple in Bagan, offering expansive vistas of ancient structures and a peaceful dawn experience.
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Quiet and beautiful
Buledi Pagoda
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Quiet and beautiful
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A serene hilltop temple in Bagan, offering expansive vistas of ancient structures and a peaceful dawn experience.
"The dusty setting brings them all together in one beautiful panorama."
🌅 No More Pagoda Climbing
Access to climb pagodas for sunset/sunrise is now restricted. Plan accordingly for your viewing spot.
🚶♀️ Steep Climb Ahead
Be prepared for a steep climb to reach the temple. Comfortable shoes are a must!
Quick Facts
Rating
4.4 · 192 reviews
Type
Place of Worship
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Expansive Vistas
Hilltop
Panoramic views of ancient structures and the surrounding landscape, especially beautiful at dawn.
Tranquil Dawn
Temple grounds
Experience a quiet and beautiful atmosphere at sunrise, with few visitors and a peaceful ambiance.
Photographic Panorama
Temple grounds
The dusty setting and scattered brick structures create a unique and beautiful panorama for photographers.
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Beat the Crowds
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Awesome view of Bagan.
Wheres the best spot to catch the sunset an get lots of temples in photo
🌅 No More Pagoda Climbing
Access to climb pagodas for sunset/sunrise is now restricted. Plan accordingly for your viewing spot.
🚶♀️ Steep Climb Ahead
Be prepared for a steep climb to reach the temple. Comfortable shoes are a must!
This sunrise at Bagan, Myanmar reveals a landscape devoted to belief in something greater. There are some 3,000 thousand structures in the 7 square miles surrounding this ancient city; stupas, temples, and monasteries nearly 1000 years ago. Enjoyed the people, the food, the climate the low cost.
that's a great photo! gonna be here in june! do you have any tips for the area? very excited for myanmar!
Just got back from Myanmar as a tourist – happy to answer all your questions and share tips!
Hi everyone! I just returned from my trip to Myanmar with my partner, and since it was honestly quite "challenging" to find up to date information before we went, I thought I’d make this post to help anyone who’s currently planning or considering a trip. We traveled as…
🖼️ Vendor Presence
Expect vendors selling paintings; they can sometimes detract from the peaceful atmosphere.
📸 Perfect for Photos
The unique dusty landscape and scattered ruins make it a great spot for photography.
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🌅 No More Pagoda Climbing
Access to climb pagodas for sunset/sunrise is now restricted. Plan accordingly for your viewing spot.
🚶♀️ Steep Climb Ahead
Be prepared for a steep climb to reach the temple. Comfortable shoes are a must!
🖼️ Vendor Presence
Expect vendors selling paintings; they can sometimes detract from the peaceful atmosphere.
📸 Perfect for Photos
The unique dusty landscape and scattered ruins make it a great spot for photography.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Bulethi Pagoda is praised for its tranquil atmosphere, especially at dawn, and its beautiful panoramic views of ancient structures. Visitors appreciate its less crowded nature and photographic potential. However, the inability to climb pagodas for sunset/sunrise views and the presence of vendors are noted drawbacks.
"If you like to be away from the crowds like some of us do, if you don't mind dry and dusty environments and if you are not looking to climb on top of a pagoda, Bulethi temple is just the place for you. I found this place by chance while driving around aimlessly on some of the back roads of Bagan. My Burmese driver and I were the only ones around. There are several small brick structures and two larger pagodas. The dusty setting brings them all together in one beautiful panorama."
Georges Younes
"The place is amazing really,but from this year you can't go up to see the sunset,so try somewhere else,and there is just a lot of people trying to sell you paintings,they kill the mood a bit."
Marko Ignjatovic
"Hilltop temple reached by a steep climb, offering expansive vistas of ancient structures & sunsets."
U Kyaw Swar Win
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Bulethi Pagoda is located off Anawrahta Road, on the way towards Sulamuni and Dhammayangyi temples in Bagan. It's accessible by car or e-bike, often found by exploring the back roads.
While it's on a main route, exploring the back roads can lead you to it. Your driver will likely know the way, or you can use GPS.
Many visitors use e-bikes for flexibility and to explore off-the-beaten-path sites like Bulethi. Taxis or private drivers are also options.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
Yes, a Bagan archaeological zone ticket is generally required to visit most temples and pagodas, including Bulethi.
Unfortunately, climbing pagodas for sunset and sunrise views is no longer permitted. The sites are now gated.
While there are no strict opening hours for the grounds, visiting during dawn or early morning is recommended for the best experience and fewer crowds.
The main fee is for the Bagan archaeological zone. There isn't a separate fee for Bulethi itself, but you need the zone pass.
📸 📸 Photography
Dawn and early morning offer beautiful soft light and fewer people, making it ideal for capturing the serene atmosphere and unique landscape.
The dusty environment, scattered brick structures, and the overall panorama create a distinctive and beautiful scene, especially when the light is right.
Generally, photography is allowed around the temple grounds. However, climbing on ancient ruins for photos is discouraged and often restricted.
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