Photography Sites

Temple peaks are the best viewing points to photograph the panorama of the area. For early riser, Bagan sunrise from a pagoda platform is just perfect while during the day traveling through the lush local plantation, you can reach the more remoted stupas which still demonstrate the rich history of Bagan.

Flying over the sky and behold Bagan from a balloon`s Bagan promises some of the most noteable photos that you could expect too. The experience is rated the best choice for not only travelers but also photographers alike and it is often included in our Myanmar Photography Travel itinerary. 

Villages offers ideal challenges for those who are keen of local portraits. From Manuha to a less-visited hamlets out of Tharaba Gate, you will have chances to meet friendly people who are willing to show you how Burmese women make themself charming by the famous Thanka paste or simply how their traditional works differs from the rest of the world. 

If you expect a more relaxing pace of travel yet still can challenge your lens with light and water, taking an Irrawaddy River Cruise means something unique, especially at sunset.

Bagan has more to offer and these photography tours below proposed by our travel experts will reveal more about its photogenic potentials :

Bagan Photography Tour

This tour is designed for 1 day shooting starting with sunrise in a temple that hardly known by tourist. After that, you will have chance to test your camera skill by attending a local alm giving ceremony then famous pagoda like Shwezigon, Ananda.
In the afternoon, visit a local monastery then some unique shooting areas for better exploration of temples and pagodas. Sunset will be arranged at a different point


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Bagan Portraits and Local Taste

Start your day with a balloon flight when the sun rises. After this fabulous experience, visit local market of Nyang U or a venture outside the town to see more authentic market. Your photo tour of Bagan then continues with shooting in remarkable temples who are well known for its architect or Buddha statue.
Afternoon sees you taking photo with monks, novice. This arranged-set up allows you to create your own photos that you expect for example: monks with candle, monks praying at Buddha statue or girl`s models in front of a monastery, etc...
Sunset shooting will be at a hidden point where there is no tourist.

To know more details about our Bagan Photo Tours, please contact our travel expert.