Bupaya, Bagan

Name: Bupaya
Address: Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

#18 among attractions in Bagan

Buddhist architecture, Pagoda

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Bupaya Pagoda is a notable pagoda located in Bagan, in Myanmar, at a bend on the right bank of the Ayeyarwady River. The small pagoda, which has a bulbous shaped dome, is widely believed to have been built by the third King of Pagan, Pyusawhti who ruled from 168 to 243 AD. It is one of the most notable shrines among the thousands of new or ruined Pagodas in Pagan, which is located about 90 miles south of Mandalay. ()

Local name: ဗူးဘုရား Completed: XI centuryCoordinates: 21°10'34"N, 94°51'28"E

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Bupaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ananda Temple, Shwegugyi Temple, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Tharabha Gate.

0.7 miSE
Grand 12th-century Buddhist temple
Ananda Temple, Bagan
19 min walk • The Ananda Temple, often hailed as the "Westminster Abbey of Burma," stands majestically in the ancient city of Bagan, Myanmar. This architectural masterpiece is not only a significant spiritual site but also a testament to the Bagan Dynasty's golden age.
0.5 miSE
Temple, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Shwegugyi Temple, Bagan
12 min walk • The Shwegugyi Temple is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar. The temple is recognized as Monument #1589 in the Bagan Archeological Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan
26 min walk • The Shwesandaw Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Bagan, Myanmar. It is the tallest pagoda in Bagan, and contains a series of five terraces, topped with a cylindrical stupa, which has a bejewelled umbrella.
0.5 miSE
City gate
Tharabha Gate, Bagan
13 min walk • The Tharabha Gate is the only surviving gate of Bagan. The gate is located to the east of the old city. Although the Burmese chronicles assert that the city of Bagan was fortified in 849 CE, radiocarbon dating of evidence dates the foundation of the main walls to c. 1020 CE.
~1380 ftSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan
7 min walk • The Mahabodhi Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. It was built during the reign of King Htilominlo, and is modelled after the Mahabodhi Temple of Bihar, India.
1 miS
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda, Sacred and religious sites
Mingalazedi Pagoda, Bagan
27 min walk • Mingalazedi Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Bagan, Burma. Construction started in 1274 during the reign of King Narathihapate. The pagoda is one of few temples in Bagan with a full set of glazed terra cotta tiles depicting the Jataka.
0.4 miS
Ornate, 12th-century Buddhist temple
Gawdawpalin Temple, Bagan
11 min walk • The Gawdawpalin Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. Construction of the pagoda began in 1203 during the reign of Sithu I and completed on 26 March 1227 during the reign of Htilominlo.
1.2 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Upali Ordination Hall, Bagan
31 min walk • Upāli Ordination Hall is a Buddhist ordination hall located midway between Bagan and Nyaung U in Myanmar. The ordination hall is known for its well-preserved Konbaung Dynasty interior frescoes.
0.6 miSE
Imposing Buddhist temple, 60 m. tall
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Bagan
16 min walk • The Thatbyinnyu Temple is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar. The temple is recognized as a monument in the Bagan Archeological Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
0.9 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Lokatheikpan Temple, Bagan
23 min walk • Lokahteikpan is a Buddhist temple in Bagan, Burma, founded c. 1125. This temple is known for its frescos, which contain painted inscriptions that are among the oldest documents in the Old Burmese language.
1.4 miSE
Massive 12th-century Buddhist temple
Dhammayangyi Temple, Bagan
37 min walk • Dhammayangyi Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. Largest of all the temples in Bagan, the Dhammayan as it is popularly known was built during the reign of King Narathu.

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Nearby attractions include Bu Paya Stupa, Bagan (1 min walk), Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan (7 min walk), Gawdawpalin Temple, Bagan (11 min walk), Shwegugyi Temple, Bagan (12 min walk).