Pyathada Temple
ပြသဒါးဘုရား
A large 13th-century temple left unfinished, whose broad top terrace is one of the few sunset viewpoints in Bagan that visitors can still climb.
Pyathada Temple lies on the plain southeast of Old Bagan, between Minkaba and New Bagan. It was built in the mid-13th century under King Kyaswa. Its upper tower was never completed, leaving a broad brick terrace at the top. Since 2016, when climbing most pagodas in Bagan was forbidden, this has been one of the few official places where visitors may climb for sunset views. The platform can accommodate a good number of visitors, and from it you can see the silhouettes of large temples such as Dhammayangyi and Sulamani against the sunset, with the distant Irrawaddy and mountain ranges visible beyond. It gets busy at sunset in peak season, so arrive early to secure a spot. The roads are dirt tracks, so take care when riding e-motorbikes. Regulations on opening and climbing may change, so check on site.
Opening hours
Open during the day; busiest around sunset
Nearby sights
- Sulamani Temple
- Lemyethna Temple
- Dhammayazika Pagoda
- Payathonzu Temple
- Dhammayangyi Temple
- Htilominlo Temple
- Shwesandaw Pagoda & Sunrise Viewpoints
- Ananda Temple