Bago - A Long-standing History City

Bago is the capital of ancient Myanmar from the late 14th to the 18th century, which is situated about 90 km from Yangon to the Northeast. The present city still remains many ancient religious sites that intrigue any history buffs. The majesty from many Buddhist architectures and Buddha images has proven Bago’s golden age in the past. The city is a captivating destination around Yangon that you can set off a short excursion for several visits.

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Yangon short escape to Kyaikhtiyo

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Get back to nature in Winga Baw elephant camp

Join locals in an interesting hill truck ride to Kyaikhtiyo mountain top

Meditate under the wonderful sunset over the sacred Golden Rock temple

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Fantastic escape from Yangon

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Admire ancient beauty of colonial buidings and world-famous Shwedagon pagoda

Roam the jungle with wild elephants in Winga Baw camp

Try a exciting adventure up Kyaikhtiyo mountain on a open-air truck

Witness a majestic sunset over Golden Rock temple and surrounding valleys

Trek through YaThaeTaung village and intereract with authentic local friends

Yangon → Bago → Kyaikto → Yangon

Observe majestic sunset over Shwedagon pagoda

Blend in local way of life in lively local markets

Explore laid-back charms of peaceful Bago

Enjoy relaxing sounds of lapping water and birdsongs in Moe Yun Gyi Wetland Jump in an exciting trishaw ride around quaint town of Dhala

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Bago travel guide information

Bago Quick Facts

Bago City is the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar nowadays. According to the 2014 census, the total population of the City is 491,434 people

The City sits on two banks of the Ayeyarwady River, the eastern bank is home to the Old Town while the other is the New Town

The official religion of Bago City is Buddhism

The weather in Bago is tropical, the summer here has more rainfall than the winter. The annual temperature here averages 26oC and the average precipitation is 1619mm

The Ayeyarwady River once linked with the sea, which made Bago City become an important trading place in the past. When the river changed its flow, Bago became less busy and not as well-off as its golden age

Best time to visit Bago, myanmar

The temperature in Bago is warm all year round, the hottest month is April. The summertime will be fairly cooler due to rainfalls (the rainy season). Thus the best time to visit Bago is from November to March (the dry season) when the weather is bright almost days and the chance of rain is little.

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