Htilominlo Temple

Htilominlo Temple

Htilominlo Temple, also known as "Thatbyinnyu Pagoda", is located in Bagan, Mandalay Region. It was built in 1211 during the reign of King Htilominlo and is one of the last major temples constructed in Bagan, as well as the final Burmese-style stupa temple in the region.

There is a small story about the construction of Htilominlo Temple. Legend has it that the king of Bagan who commissioned this temple was chosen as the crown prince here among his five brothers, so he decided to build his stupa here. From a great distance away, Htilominlo Temple can be seen standing tall in the fields. The temple stands 46 meters high and its exquisite exterior, made from red bricks, remains striking despite weathering over the years. Although the temple was damaged in the 1975 earthquake, it was well restored, and many of the original murals still remain for visitors to admire. The temple has three levels, and on the first and top levels, you can see four Buddha statues facing different directions.

On the exterior of Htilominlo Temple, you can also appreciate the exquisite plaster moldings and sandstone decorations. Faint traces of ancient celestial diagrams painted on the walls to protect the temple from harm can still be seen.

Htilominlo Temple

Must-visit reason: One of the most famous stupas in Bagan

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Myanmar[Myanmar]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Mandalay Region [Mandalay Region]

City where the attraction is located: Bagan [Bagan]