Street Scams in Bagan, Myanmar
Pickpockets, distraction thieves, fake petitions, and street hustles in tourist areas. Below are the street scams scams reported in Bagan — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Lombok, Palawan, and Mandalay.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Street Scams Scams
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Total in Bagan
How it works
Bagan is famous for its lacquerware tradition, but a large portion of goods sold in the tourist market and at temple-adjacent stalls are mass-produced items from Yangon or China, presented as handmade Bagan lacquerware. Some shops display a workshop at the back of the store to suggest on-site production, but the displayed goods were made elsewhere. Prices for fake lacquerware are set at genuine handcraft levels.
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8 total warnings across all categories