About Bago, Myanmar

Once the glittering capital of lower Myanmar during the Mon dynasty, Bago was destroyed by the Myanmar in 1757, but partially restored in the early 19th century. It’s life as an important seaport was also denied it when the Bago River changed its course, cutting the city off from the sea.

Shwemawdaw Pagoda - Reminiscent of the Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon, this temple date back 1,000 years, although parts were added in 1952 and in 1954.

Shwethalyaung Buddha - After the destruction of Bago in 1757, this historic reclining Buddha was swallowed up by the jungle, not to be rediscovered until the British era, during construction of the railway line from Yangon to Bago. The 55 metre long and 16 metre high Buddha image dates back to 994AD, and is one of the most revered statues in the country