Bago houses a large number of interesting and historically-important sights. Join this excursion from Yangon to learn about Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
Pickup included
You get picked up at your hotel in Yangon to visit the former capital of Bago by train. The pleasant train ride takes around 2 hours and gives you a glimpse of the beauty of the countryside. The first sight you visit is the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, often referred to as the "Golden God Temple". This pagoda is the tallest pagoda in the, although the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon receives those credits.
Continue to the Shwethalyaung Pagoda, a reclining Buddha, which has a length of 55 meters. Myanmar people say about the Buddha image, that it represents Buddha in a 'relaxing' mode.
After that, visit the Kanbawzathadi Palace, built for King Bayinnaung in 1556. The palace was rebuilt following the original design, based on knowledge gained from excavations and the original drawings of the building. There are several reproductions on display, like a replica of the King’s golden coach.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Your hotel in Yangon (one pick-up point only)