[2025 Bagan Attraction] Travel Guide for Gawdawpalin Temple (Updated May)

I really love cities that have a unique, charming atmosphere all over the place - the cities that feel like one big attraction, no matter where you are. It's way better than those places where you see only a few tourist spots just to tick them off the list. Mandaly is one of those cities where you can just feel the amazing touch of royal splendor and the beautiful charm in the air, everywhere. Very few western tourists, no con artist, no hustlers. Well, there's also a dark side to it - the ubiquitous pollution, but let's focus on the positive side. We spent only one and a half days in Mandalay but it felt like we had seen enough and explored the city well - not only the temples but also ordinary places where local people go about with their lives. It's an easy city to walk around - but if you're too tired, hailing a taxi won't break the bank. Just be careful of stray dogs - they seem to walk in packs in some places and can get aggressive. Take a look at what you can see and expect in Mandaly, besides the main Pagodas described below, you'll see many other, smaller, virtually at every corner.#nationalpark

#springitinerary One of the grandest and most serene temples in Bagan, Gawdawpalin Temple rises with quiet grace over the ancient plains. Revered for its beauty, symmetry, and spiritual significance, this temple is not only a place of worship but a symbol of strength — having survived both time and turmoil. 🕰️ Royal Origins Construction began under King Narapatisithu and was completed by his son, King Htilominlo, in the late 12th century. The temple was named "Gawdawpalin," meaning "Throne of Worship", believed to be built to honor the Buddha and the memory of the king’s ancestors. ✨ Architectural Beauty Two-story structure, reaching about 55 meters (180 feet) tall. Built in the Late Bagan style, showcasing elegance, balance, and verticality. Features multiple seated Buddha images, beautifully arched corridors, and intricate stucco carvings. The temple's design resembles Thatbyinnyu but with its own distinct grace and refinement. ⛩️ A Story of Survival Severely damaged during the 1975 earthquake, Gawdawpalin underwent extensive restoration — a symbol of resilience and faith. Today, it stands renewed, with parts of the original structure still visible inside. 📍 Visiting Gawdawpalin Location: Old Bagan, near the Ayeyarwady River and close to the Bagan Archaeological Museum Opening Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Entrance Fee: Included in the Bagan Archaeological Zone ticket ⛅ Best Time to Go Early mornings offer calm and golden light for photos. Visit in the late afternoon for a quiet, reflective experience as the sun begins to set over the temple-studded landscape. A Peaceful Spiritual Giant Gawdawpalin Temple may not be as crowded as other famous sites, but its scale, elegance, and atmosphere make it a hidden gem in Bagan. Whether you're a history lover or a spiritual seeker, this temple is sure to leave a lasting impression. #GawdawpalinTemple #BaganTemples #AncientMyanmar #SpiritualEscape #BuddhistArchitecture #HiddenGemsMyanmar #TempleHopping #CulturalHeritage #MyanmarTravel #SacredSites

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#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Bagan is a famous tourist city in Mandalay, Myanmar. Thousands of tourists come here for sightseeing every day. This time I will introduce a travel guide to Bagan. Tour route DAY1: Shweguyi Pagoda - Thatbinyu Pagoda - Gotawpaling Temple - Pyinsamukha Ngamyatnhar Phaya - Mingkala Pagoda - Gubbiukyi Temple - Manuha Temple - Nampiya Temple - Abhyadana Temple - Shwesandaw Pagoda (watch the sunset) DAY2: Nanming Observation Deck (sunrise) - Alodawpyae Pagoda - Silominlo Pagoda - Buradi Pagoda - Ananda Pagoda - Dharmayangyi Temple - Suramani Pagoda - Shwezigon Pagoda - Hotel sunset Go Play Most famous: Ananda Temple (locals say if you don’t come here, you haven’t come to Bagan) The most beautiful: Suramani Tower (the murals are well preserved) Largest: Dharmayangyi Temple The highest: Thabinyutta Viewing: Nanming Observation Deck (need to buy a ticket for 12,500 local currency, you can see the panoramic view of Bagan, recommended to watch the sunrise and sunset) transportation Transportation from Bagan: The scenic spots are quite dense, and you can charter a car or rent an electric car. The price for a chartered car is 50,000 local currency per day, and the price for an electric car is 15,000 local currency per day Other cities to Bagan: There are city buses from Yangon or Mandalay to Bagan. I recommend taking JJ Express, which has good service and night buses with reclining seats.

The Gppalin Temple was built in the 11th century by King Napalatishu and was completed by his successor, Zilominho. It belongs to late architecture. 55 meters high, is the second tallest building in Bagan. This great temple is very beautiful and is very suitable for taking pictures. Many tourists have left the most beautiful and most memorable memories of their trip to Myanmar. The biggest attraction in the temple is a golden and beautiful Buddha statue. All kinds of Buddha statues are serene, face and sly, and the swaying is particularly dazzling, so that every visitor will unconsciously worship. Each temple has a magical legend. It is said that the king is too arrogant and arrogant, claiming that his achievements far exceed the ancestors of the past dynasties. As a result, he became a blind man. Later he was given the guidance of the Indian sorghum and molded the image of the ancestors to repent of the atonement. After the eyes were ready, the king built the stupa in the place where the ceremony was held. Only almost all the pagodas were damaged during the 1975 earthquake, and the construction of the magnificent and beautiful Gda Palin Temple is a huge project.