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.
This is the biggest pagoda in Bago City with a majestic golden stupa and other awesome golden Buddhist architectures. As the pagoda is not crowded, tourists will find it very enjoyable to visit and contemplate the spiritual ambience of Shwemawdaw in the most complete way.
Shwethalyaung Pagoda is famous for a very big reclining Buddha with a nice tunic and splendid decorations around the image. In the pagoda, there are several colourful paintings that tell about the life of Buddha. People can spend a visit here and buy some nice handicrafts sold at the entrance.
If the Buddha in Shwethalyaung Pagoda is well-kept indoor, Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha has been existing outdoor and overlooks a frontal lake. This is another giant reclining Buddha image in Bago that you should not miss. The view from a distance is well worth a photograph with the calmness of the Buddha and the peace of the surrounding scenery.
Kyaik Pun Pagoda features a four-faced Buddha statue to four directions. The Buddha is quite tall and large so that he can be easily seen from far away. Rather than a tourist spot, Kyaik Pun Pagoda is likely to be a true local religious destination that is not visited by many foreign tourists.
The monastery is the place where you can witness the daily life of local monks in Bago. The most highlight during your visit here is watching a very long queue of monks lining for the lunch ritual. Besides, you can wander around the complex where situates dormitories, classes, praying halls, etc.
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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
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
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
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
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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Shwemawdaw Paya Pagoda
Shwethalyaung Pagoda
Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha
Kyaik Pun Pagoda
Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery
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