Description
Today we will take 2hour drive to visit Bago. Located 80km northeast of Yangon, Bago or Pegu was the capital of the Mon Kingdom in the 15th century and is a town steeped in legend. You will learn about the history and the myths of the city via visits several stupas and Buddhist monasteries. We also take time to discover the local life and cottage industries.
Detail Itinerary
Morning, your private car & guide take you to Shwemawdaw Pagoda; the tallest stupa (114 meters), HinthaGone Pagoda, Kyakatwaing Buddhist monastery to observe the life style of thousands of Buddhist Monks, Shwe-Thar-Lyaung Pagoda, the colossal reclining Buddha Image lost to the Public for many years. You then walk to Mon village to see weaving and cheroot factory and Kambawzathadi Palace of the great king Bayinnaung and four Buddha images each 98 feet high at Kyaikpun with an interesting story in Bago and return Yangon. If time permits, visit fruit and pottery market on the way back to Yangon. End of service
