Top Things to do in Bago Region
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Bago Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bago Region, Myanmar including Shwesandaw Paya, Akauk Taung, Sri Ksetra World Heritage Site, Shwethalyaung Buddha, Shwemawdaw Paya, Kyaik Pun Pagoda, Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha, Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery, ShweguLay Pagoda, Hmawza (Srikshetra) Museum.
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1. Shwesandaw Paya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By francis_martino - Hirtshals, Denmark
Shwe SanDaw Pagoda is one of the interesting place of Pyay which is enrichment of historical of Pyu.There's a huge Buddha statue at the end of the eastern staircase that's quite impressive.You have a great time on this pagoda and can see ancient arts and ancient pagoda here and there. Nice scenes that the whole Pyay city and Ayeyarwaddy river banks altogether with Nawadday bridge can be seen from the pagoda.It's worth to visit.Behind of this pagoda has Sehtatgyi Buddha ,also huge one.
2. Akauk Taung
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By aativass - India, null
I have visited many Pagodas in Myanmar. I have seen thousands of lovely Buddha images across Myanmar. But Akauk Taung was a unique experience. Reached village Htonbo (one and half hour drive from Pyay) at 8.00 in the morning. The village welcomes us with a statue of Tha Khin Mya. He is one of the Martyrs, assassinated (with General Aung San and others) on 19 July 1947. The bank of Ayrawaddy river was crowded. One can share a boat with other passengers. But we paid 15000 MMK to have a special ride. A smiling woman asked whether I wanted a guide. Though she was unable to speak English, I was able to chat with her in broken (basic) Burmese. She was very helpful. There is no fixed 'guide fee', whatever you feel like, you pay. It was fascinating to watch the Buddha images carved in the mountain cliff at a particularly difficult angle. They are very impressive. I kept on wondering about the unknown artists and devotees. We climbed some hundred steps to reach the Pagoda. On the way was able to closely see some of the carved images. They are stunning. Overall a memorable experience. Don't miss it if you are going to Pyay.
3. Sri Ksetra World Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 786nangh
It is a worth visit when you're in Myanmar. Imagine you are roaming around a thousand years old ancient Stupas, Gates, Ponds and small villages in the area. We roam with motorcycle and it was amazing ride of the day in Sri Ksetra.
4. Shwethalyaung Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 215 reviews
The Shwethalyaung, a colossal reclining statue of Buddha (181 feet [55 m] long), is to the west of the modern town and is reputedly one of the most lifelike of all the reclining Buddha figures; allegedly built in AD-994, it was lost when Bago (Pegu) was destroyed in 1757 but was rediscovered under a cover of jungle growth in 1881. Shwethalyaung Buddha is the second largest reclining Buddha.
Reviewed By Nomadsat
The Reclining Buddha is truly beautiful. You can never stop being in total awe of the beauty and gold leaf and decorations and meaning so f these amazing places.
5. Shwemawdaw Paya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By WhiteMouseBurrow - Moscow, Russia
The famous pagoda, we were lucky with a few visitors - you can safely take your time to photograph :).
6. Kyaik Pun Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By 86yk - San Francisco, United States
What a sight upon our arrival. Every corner, there is a giant Buddha in various sitting postures looking at you. Every space of this paya is worth a picture in every multi-dimensional perspective worth picture-taking!
7. Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha
8. Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery
9. ShweguLay Pagoda
10. Hmawza (Srikshetra) Museum
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