Gu Byauk Gyi Temple, Bagan, Myanmar

Gu Byauk Gyi Temple


Gu Byauk Gyi is an ancient temple in Bagan, Myanmar. Located in the village of Wetkyi Inn, it is two temples in the Bagan area called Gu Byauk Gyi (the other one is in the village of Myinkaba). Although historians are not exactly sure of the construction date of Gu Byauk Gyi Temple, they believed it was built in the early 13th century.

Gu Byauk Gyi Temple in Wetkyi village


Gu Byauk Gyi is famous for the fabulous frescoes that cover its interior walls. Much of the walls are covered with such murals. On the northern and southern walls of the temple are frescoes showing the Gautama (or Gotama) Buddha receiving prophesy from earlier Buddhas. Lining the wall below this are another set of scenes from stories on the birth of the Buddha.

Also depicted on the wall of Gu Byauk Gyi Temple are Buddhist scenes from after his Enlightenment. This covers the seven places that the Buddha traveled to, for which he spent seven days at each. There are also scenes depicting life in ancient Bagan, showing merit-making ceremonies and warriors marching on to battle. These scenes are in a remarkable state of preservation.

Gu Byauk Gyi Temple


Tourist surrounded by vendors and children at Gu Byauk Gyi Temple


Gu Byauk Gyi Temple

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