UNESCO Sites in Myanmar

Myanmar UNESCO has registered 2 sites on the World Heritage list and 15 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Myanmar and the corresponding map.

Myanmar UNESCO list

1. Bagan
2. Pyu Ancient Cities

Myanmar UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Myanmar.

Description

1. Bagan is an ancient city in Myanmar that was once the capital of the Pagan Kingdom. It is known for its vast collection of Buddhist temples, pagodas, and stupas, built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Bagan is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological sites.
2. Pyu Ancient Cities is a collection of three ancient cities, Halin, Beikthano, and Sri Ksetra, located in central Myanmar. These cities were established between the 2nd century BCE and the 9th century CE and are known for their unique urban planning, hydraulic engineering, and art and architecture. The Pyu Ancient Cities are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and provide insight into Myanmar’s early history and culture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Myanmar have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Wooden Monasteries of Konbaung Period: Ohn Don, Sala, Pakhangyi, Pakhannge, Legaing, Sagu, Shwe-Kyaung (Mandalay)
2. Badah-lin and associated caves
3. Ancient cities of Upper Myanmar: Innwa, Amarapura, Sagaing, Mingun, Mandalay
4. Mrauk-U
5. Inle Lake
6. Mon cities: Bago, Hanthawaddy
7. Ayeyawady River Corridor
8. Hkakabo Razi Landscape
9. Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Natma Taung National Park
11. Myeik Archipelago
12. Hukaung Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
13. Taninthayi Forest Corridor
14. Pondaung anthropoid primates palaeontological sites
15. Shwedagon Pagoda on Singuttara Hill