Ananda Temple is located in Bagan, Myanmar is a Buddhist temple built in 1105 AD during the reign (1084–1113) of King Kyanzittha of the Pagan Dynasty.

• With its shimmering gold, Ananda is one of the finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of all Bagan temples. A trip to Bagan is not complete without visit Ananda temple.
• Guides like to point out that if you stand by the donation box in front of the original southern buddha, his face looks sad, while from a distance he tends to look mirthful.
• Don’t leave without taking a brief walk around the outside of the temple, where you can see many glazed tiles and lovely views of the spires and terraced roofs (often away from vendor hassle too).
• Most visitors access it from the northern side, where the highest concentration of hawkers are. For a quieter approach, enter from the east side.
• Look back as you enter to see the huge carved teak doors that separate interior halls from cross passages on all four sides.

Shwegu Gyi Temple is a temple which lies on the north of Thatbyinnyu. It is also known as Nan-U Paya because it was built at the front of the palace.

• Shwegugyi is an example of Bagan’s middle period of temple-building, a transition in architectural style from the dark and cloistered to the airy and light.
• Visit Shwegugyi for its bird eye view shooting to around temples and pagodas is a must try when you're in Bagan.

Thatbyinnyu temple was built in 1144 A.D by King Alaungsithu, the grandson of Kyansittha. This is the tallest temples of all monuments in Bagan; 61m high overlooking the Bagan scene.

• Visitors are barred from climbing Thatbyinnyu’s inner passages.
• A couple of hundred yards south you can climb up on the southeastern corner of the old city wall.

Bupaya Pagoda is a notable pagoda located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), in Myanmar, at a bend on the right bank of the Ayeyarwady River.

• Bupaya is a hilltop temple, that means, it offers a wonderful river view and near around.

Lawkananda Pagoda is a Buddhist zedi located in Bagan, Burma (formerly Pagan). It was erected on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, and built during the reign of King Anawrahta.

• Lawkananda is a riverside pagoda which is still used as a place of worship and is thought to house an important Buddha tooth replica.
• There are lots of benches for wide-open views of the Ayeyarwady, but it’s sometimes hard to enjoy hassle-free.
• From the temple, you can get down to riverside and shot the dwellers bathing and washing their clothes, an interesting view into local life.

The Dhammayazika Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Pwasaw (located east of Bagan) in Burma. It was built in 1196 during the reign of King Narapatisithu.

• Sitting in lush garden grounds with a gilded bell, set in the south-central end of Bagan on the main road, the Dhammayazika also has lovely views from its highest terrace.
• It’s possible, with perseverance, to cycle the thrilling dirt roads here from Dhammayangyi Pahto, a mile north.
• Watch out for ghosts here! Supposedly the stupa’s construction began under a general who died before its completion. His likeness is said to appear in many photos of the site, including a fairly recent one of government officials.
• You can go up and shoot Bagan sightseeings from southern part.

Dhammayangyi Pagoda is the most massive-looking temples in Bagan. It was built in late 12th century by King Narathu (1167-1170).

• Visible from all parts of Bagan, this massive temple is infamous for its mysterious, bricked-up inner passageways and cruel history.
• The best preserved of Bagan's temples, it features detailed mortar work in its upper levels.
• Beware of bats falling while walking around the outer ambulatory, under ceilings.

Pyathada Paya, built during the reign of King Kyaswa, is rather small compared to many of the monuments of his predecessors.

• This huge, impressive pagoda is a superb sunset-viewing spot, with a giant open terrace (Bagan’s largest) atop the steps, and another small deck further up.
• The tour groups have discovered it so you’re unlikely to have the place to yourself.

Shwezigon Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located in Nyaung-U. It is a prototype of Burmese stupas, and consists of a circular gold leaf-gilded stupa surrounded by smaller temples and shrines.

• Lit up impressively at dusk, this big, beautiful zedi is the town’s main religious site, and is most famous for its link with the 37 nat.
• The most important site here is the small yellow compound called 37 Nat (in English) on the southeast side of the site. Ask around if the compound is locked.
• A path on the north side leads down to the riverbank, where you can get some interesting views.