The Shwemawdaw or ‘Great Golden God Pagoda’ of Bago has been growing for more than 1000 years. This structure can be seen from some distance…

The Shwethalyaung Buddha is a reclining Buddha in the west side of Bago (Pegu), Myanmar (Burma). The Buddha, which has a length of 55 m…

The Hinthagon Pagoda is located just behind the famous Shwemawdaw Pagoda of Bago. It has good views over Bago City from the hilltop. This pagoda…

The Kanbawza Thadi, the famous palace of King Bayinnaung (1551-1581 A.D.) is being extensively excavated and some buildings are being rebuilt. King Bayinnaung was the…

The Kyaik Pun Pagoda is in the form of four gigantic Buddha images all in sitting posture facing the four cardinal points of the compass.…

The essential building for Buddhist Order is no doubt that of Sima or Ordination Hall. It is one of the Simas built by King Dhammazeddi…

A cheroot, once described as a ”Burmese facial feature”, is almost ubiquitous in this country. Even now that smoking is less popular in many parts…

This is an ancient capital of Pyu Kingdom which flourished between 5th to 9th century known as Thayekhittaya (Sriksetra). The ruins are hidden behind thickness…

The Shwesandaw Pagoda is well known in Pyay. The Pagoda is situated on the eastern bank of Irrawaddy river and Myanmar’s most venerated structure stands…

Looking east from the stupa you’ll see an enormous seated Bhudda figure rising up from the treeline. From the Shwesandaw terrace you look across to…

About a kilometer and a half from the highway turnoff by the old palace side, stands a small museum and a map of the area.…

Located in the south of the museum, outside the city walls, are cylindrical Bawbawgyi Paya and cube-shaped Bebe Paya. Standing over 45 meters high, the…