Explore the ancient capital of Bago on a day trip from Yangon

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Bago is full of ancient monuments that have been well kept so it gave us the opportunity of visiting a monastery, a few golden Payas, a reclining Buddha and a Bhuddhist temple in a relaxing and quiet way and it was a breath of fresh air after our experience in the chaos of Yangon.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Shwe Myan Star Travel

Ages: Adults (0–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: English Language Guide
Included: Full-day sightseeing tour
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: A Bottle of water

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees and zone fees
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Taukkyan War Cemetery

45 min

On the way to Bago, you stop by the Taukkyan War Cemetery, a monument for allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth who died in battle in Burma during the Second World War
Shwemawdaw Paya

one hour Admission not included

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.
Kambazathadi Golden Palace

one hour Admission not included

Kanbawzathadi Palace is a palace in Bago, Myanmar. The original palace, built for King Bayinnaung in 1556, consisted of 76 apartments and halls. It was burned down in 1599. It was reconstructed in 1990 and finished in 1992.

Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace in Bago is a reconstruction of the original Royal palace from the second half of the 16th century.

The very ornate golden palace gives a good impression of the splendor and wealth of the second Burmese empire. It was rebuilt following the original design, based on knowledge gained from excavations and the original drawings of the building. The huge palace consisted of 76 apartments and halls.

The reconstructed palace does not contain much of the original furniture and personal items used by the Royals, as most of it was lost when the palace was looted and destroyed in 1599. There are several reproductions on display, like a replica of the King’s golden coach, decorated with two peacocks and a Pyatthat style roof.
Shwethalyaung Buddha

30 min Admission not included

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.
Kyaik Pun Pagoda

30 min Admission not included

Four towering images of the Buddha sitting back to back

The Kyaik Pun Pagoda is a small Buddhist monastery near the town of Bago, known for its four towering images of the Buddha visible from far away. The impressive 27 meter high images are out in the open, without shelter from the elements by any covering temple structure.

The Kyaik Pun Pagoda was built in 1476 by Dhammazedi, a devout Buddhist and King of the Mon Kingdom of Hanthawaddy (Pegu).

The Kyaik Pun Pagoda or Kyaikpun Paya is an active place of worship; the images are highly revered by Laotian Buddhists who come to pay their respect.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Winner Inn
M.G.M. Hotel
Sakura Residence
Daddy's Home Hotel
Tristar Hotel
The Strand
Rainbow Hotel
Yangon Excelsior Hotel
Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel
Governor's Residence
Sunny Holiday Hotel
Top Hotel

and 90 more pickup points

Traveler pickup is offered

Hotel in Yangon pick up one point only

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.