Unique Myanmar Sights

Bagan, Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom’s height between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 4,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2,200 temples and pagodas still survive today. Our Bagan temples tours and photography experiences uncover the hidden gems of this unique site of global importance.

Buddhist Monasteries, Monks & Nuns

Theravada Buddhism is practiced by a great majority of the Burmese population, where monasteries are respected education centers and monks are venerated in society. Myanmar daily life is characterized by personal merit-making rituals and community charity activities, or “donations” (dana), to accumulate good karmafor a favourable rebirth. Our monastery meditation experience in Bagan offers an exclusive opportunity to get a taste of monastic life in Myanmar. 

World-Class Myanmar Photo Tours

Capture the most photogenic temples and colorful faces on our photography tours in Bagan, Mandalay, and Yangon. Enchanting temples, lively walking tours, and authentic interactions with locals make our tours an unforgettable experience in Myanmar.

Bagan Photography Tours

Bagan Photography Tours CAPTURE THE AUTHENTIC HEART AND SOUL OF BAGAN Bagan is an ancient city and UNESCO  World Heritage Site  situated on a flat plain on the Irrawaddy River in the Mandalay Region. F…

Inle Lake Photography Experience

Capture the authentic daily life of the people of Bagan on this private guided photography tour. Visit temples and villages off the tourist track and discover authentic Bagan through its people.

Mandalay Photo Tours

Let our team of professional guides and photographers show you the unforgettable sites and secrets of Myanmar’s last royal capital. Photographers from around the globe journey here to photograph the gold leaf workshops, U Bein Bridge, the wonders of Mingun…

Yangon Photography Tours

Yangon is the economic and urban heart of Myanmar. Everything here is intense: from the enormous golden Shwedagon Pagoda to the vibrant, bustling streets of downtown. Home to the largest number of colonial buildings of any city in southeast Asia, Yangon…

Unique Myanmar Photo Opportunities

Unforgettable Ancient Temples & Remarkable Panoramic Landscapes

Myanmar’s deep Buddhist roots are exemplified in the country’s dense temple architecture dating back 2,500 years. From the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, covered in over fifty tons of gold and thousands of precious stones, to the 2,200+ temples of the Bagan plain, finding the right position and the best light is the biggest challenge for the travel photographer.  Our tours directly support the care and maintenance of more than a half-dozen temples and monuments in Bagan.

Thanaka Face-Painting and Wearing the Longyi

Thanaka, used daily across Myanmar, is a cosmetic made from the bark of a native tree and is known to have sun-protecting and moisturizing properties. Normally worn by women and young people, it is not uncommon to see thanaka applied in lovely designs and patterns that appear bright yellow on the wearer’s face. A gift from India, thelongyiis a one-piece garment widely worn in Burma on the lower body. Traditional culture retained into the present day are part of what make Myanmar such a unique place to visit.  

Myanmar Street Photography

The juxtaposition of old ways and new trends is a fascinating sight on the streets of Yangon and Mandalay. Brightly-colored walls, decorative wood carvings, and golden features offer stunning backdrops to unpredictable street scenes. Red-robed monks, smiling children, and the energetic working life of a country emerging into a globalized world after decades of isolation await the keen street photographer in Myanmar.

Our Quality Guarantee

We host our own tours, using only our own guides and staff. You will never be passed on to freelancers or third-party operators.

Our sightseeing and photography tours in Myanmar are led by a team of professional Burmese and Western guides who pride themselves on professionalism and responsible tourism. Three Treasures is a locally-owned, western-managed social enterprise created to promote sustainable tourism and improve local livelihoods in Myanmar.  This isn’t just empty talk or a company policy. We work closely with our founding non-profit, Myanmar SEEDS, to re-invest our tour income in community projects in Bagan. On our tours you will see firsthand the projects supported by your tour fees.   

Award-Winning Myanmar Tours!

We won a 2017 Tourism Innovation Award from UK AID/BIF for our community-based tourism activities in Bagan. Above all, we create rewarding exchanges between host communities and our guests that empower and inspire. Because of our close relationships with local communities through our development projects, you will see firsthand the projects and communities who benefit from your visit.

Ian and his team arranged an incredible two days for us, full of sunset dinners, e-bike adventures, sunrise sightseeing, Buddhist history and culture, private Pagodas, and wonderful conversations about life, love, and happiness. It was truly an experience we will never forget.

Alli, Chicago (via Tripadvisor)

Join us for the intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experience that you traveled so far to find. Forget the big bus tours – we invite you to join our family of village communities for an amazing holiday experience in Myanmar!