Things to do & places to visit in Bago Region, Myanmar

Bago Region #7 destination in Myanmar 2023. The average rating score is 3.91 based on 1.713 traveler reviews, of 37 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Rangoon, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 18:13.

Top things to do (21)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Family Body and Foot Spa (4 reviews)
- The One And The Only massage experience in Pyay
Spas

Excellent massage! Professional technic! Nice staff especially the boss! They helped us make the vlog a lot, we really appreciate for it. Cleaning and comfortable place.Such good experience made us go back the next day. I recommend the “signature package “, you can choose half hour “foot massage” and 1 hour “Thai yoga”. That’s amazing!I will go back if I visit Pyay again. See more..
5.0 Lucky Paradise Travel & Tours Co.,Ltd (3 reviews)
- Tour agency
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Taxis & Shuttles

Very helpful and fumily business..bus ticket,hire bicycle, boat trip near by Bago..very interesting place See more..
4.5 Shwesandaw Paya (54 reviews)
- Worth to visit
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Shwe SanDaw Pagoda is one of the interesting place of Pyay which is enrichment of historical of Pyu.There's a huge Buddha statue at the end of the eastern staircase that's quite impressive.You have a great time on this pagoda and can see ancient arts and ancient pagoda here and there. Nice scenes that the whole Pyay city and Ayeyarwaddy river banks altogether with Nawadday bridge can be seen from the pagoda.It's worth to visit.Behind of this pagoda has Sehtatgyi Buddha ,also huge one. See more..
4.5 Akauk Taung (33 reviews)
- A perfect half-day trip from Pyay
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

The best way to come here is hiring a car with driver from Pyay. It takes around 1.30 hour to reach the village of Htonbo. From this village you can hire a private boat for 15,000 kyats It takes about an hour for the tour to temples at the top of Akuak Tuang mountains and passing by buddha statue caves on the way. See more..
4.5 Sri Ksetra World Heritage Site (28 reviews)
- Must-visit Place
Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

This was the first World Heritage Site of Myanmar in 2014. It was not in the city. You should take a car or taxi. There were many sacred places there. If you love the archaeology and history of Buddhism to Myanmar, you should visit this site. See more..
4.5 Shwedaung Paya (8 reviews)
- 1/10 the size of the Shwedaung in Rangoon
Historic Sites

This is a replica of the The golden pagoda in Rangoon, but 1/10 the size. It overlooks the city on the border of Myanmar and Thailand. The entire area is a religious site, so you must go barefoot, but it is not large. There is a shrine for every day of the week, and depending on the day you were born, that is where you make your prayers. And of course there are many Buddhas. See more..
4.5 Beikthano Ancient Ruin (8 reviews)
- This is thayekhittaya city not beikthano
Spent More than 3 hours Ancient Ruins

Indeed this city was built before Christ time, but This is thayekhittaya city not beikthano as the poster was wrongly named. See more..
4.5 Sehtatgyi Buddha (8 reviews)
- Interesting statue
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

It can be seen from everywhere in Pyay. The view from Shwe San Daw is better than visiting into it and share as attached. See more..
4.5 Four Buddha Image (2 reviews)
- OMG Who thought of this
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

The intricacy of the thinking behind these Buddhas is amazing. Each finger and eye and ear has meaning. The beauty is moving and the love shown by the people is wonderful. See more..
4.0 Shwemawdaw Paya (287 reviews)
- Another Spectacular Pagoda
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a spectacular pagoda! The gold leaf and Buddhas are spectacular. There are many beautiful side buildings with spectacular carving and decoration. I loved hearing the myriad of steeple bells tinkling in the wind. See more..
4.0 Kyaik Pun Pagoda (244 reviews)
- Good for a quick stop
Monuments & Statues

The pagoda shows 4 giant Buddha’s one racing in each direction. It’s great for some cool photos, but you can probably get around the whole thing in about 10 mins See more..
4.0 Shwethalyaung Buddha (215 reviews)
- Well worth seeing
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues

The Shwethalyaung, a colossal reclining statue of Buddha (181 feet [55 m] long), is to the west of the modern town and is reputedly one of the most lifelike of all the reclining Buddha figures; allegedly built in AD-994, it was lost when Bago (Pegu) was destroyed in 1757 but was rediscovered under a cover of jungle growth in 1881. Shwethalyaung Buddha is the second largest reclining Buddha. See more..
4.0 Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha (174 reviews)
- Zayar Latt
Religious Sites

We recently returned from a trip to Burma. Whilst there, we were lucky enough to be recommended a guide, Zayar Latt. Zayar was our guide for a day when we visited Taukkyan war cemetery and then on to Bago a small provincial town, a couple hours drive north of Yangon. Zayar showed us all of the sights and was very interesting and informative and a true gentleman. I would highly recommend Zayar's services to anyone planning a trip to Burma as he does tours throughout the country. See more..
4.0 Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery (108 reviews)
- When you're in Mandalay pay this a visit.
Religious Sites

This is a spectaculair monastery. We were there during the end the end of the monsoon and there were hardly any tourists. ( also very little rain) Our guide told us that when you're there during the season there are more tourists than monks (1200) So we could shoot beautiful pictures without tourists on it. It is a nice ritual when all the monks line up to go and have there meal at.10.15 h. It's very diciplined and its a long long row. Very nice to see. So I warn you when you're there during the season, be prepare to meet "some tourists and some big autobusses" See more..
4.0 Mahazedi Pagoda (61 reviews)
- Rare pagoda that allows visitor climb up top
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This was rare opportunity to climb up the pagoda where most pagodas forbid visitors to climb up top. At the top, I saw Shwemawdaw Paya & Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha in the background. When going down, it was even more tough compared going up due to the steepness of the steps! However, I feel rewarded after visiting this pagoda by appreciating the view of Bago city. See more..
4.0 Hintha Gon Paya (33 reviews)
- The Hamsa Birds story is the most interesting
Religious Sites

The Hamsa Birds story is the most interesting of this place. Our guide told us back in Yangon about Bago women, who have the pants on in their relationships and marriages. The Hamsa birds explain this story, because the female bird is sitting ontop of the male bird, which "means" she decides. The legend of Bago is, when in ancient times this was all a big sea and out of nowhere these 2 birds show up with a twig and whre the appeared, land arises and peolpe build Bago here. See more..
4.0 Hmawza (Srikshetra) Museum (32 reviews)
- Worth to visit.
Speciality Museums

I have been living in Myanmar in nearly 2 years. People always talk about Bagan, Inle Lake, Golden Rock. But after visitjng SriKshetra, as my point of view, this ancient city should be ranked at number 3. For your info, In 2014 the Pyu cities Halin, Beikthano and Sri Kshetra have declared as Myanmar's first Unesco World Heritage place. In order to understand more detail about history, archeology. before you go. Since the monuments is spread and destroyed too much. The museum with entrance fee of 5000mmk is quite small but provide you basic knowledge about Pyu period. See more..
4.0 Phayagyi Pagoda (21 reviews)
- Big Pagoda in Pyay
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Pagoda was in the Pyay City. It was sacred and one of Pyay must-visit places. As the culture of Myanmar, you had to take off your shoes before getting to the Pagoda. See more..
4.0 ShweguLay Pagoda (18 reviews)
- Shwe Gulay Pagoda
Religious Sites

Less for the tourists, more for the locals. Some local restaurants and shops surround the pagoda, together with a river creek. See more..
4.0 Tharaykhittaya Archaeological Museum (9 reviews)
- Must See This Museum
Spent More than 3 hours History Museums

Nicely presented by categories in three different chambers. Suggest to improve lighting system to get more high-light on excavated objects. This is the second time visit to the museum. We saw some improvements, compared to my first visit of 20 years ago. Staff was helpful when asked and ready to assist! See more..
4.0 Nawaday Bridge (5 reviews)
- Make your day perfect
Bridges

The city breeze is the most fresh of the city side, got an excited trip and i'd like to recommend you to stand and see the river over the bridge See more..
4.0 Shwebonthar Muni Pagoda (4 reviews)
- Clam Temple near to the River Bank
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Its a series of temple.So many Buddha statues also there.It's a good place to visit Pyay town.Only 6 to 8 Km from Pyay town. See more..
4.0 Pyay Station (2 reviews)
- Pyay Taxi(Shwethamin)
Spent < 1 hour Public Transportation Systems

Pyay have another transportation service. This is Taxi Services and see around Pyay. name is Pyay Taxi(shwethamin).. We can carry u around Pyay and carry u to ur home.... See more..
4.0 Pho Kyar Elephant Camp (1 review)
- 방문기
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

미얀마 수도 네피도에서 고속도로를 타고, 양곤 방향으로 27마일을 가서 3마일 정도 가면 나오는 코끼리 체험 캠프입니다. 네피도에서 그리 멀지 않은 곳이고, 위험하지 않은 조련된 미얀마 코끼리를 타 보거나 가까이에서 볼 수 있는 좋은 기회이고, 주변 환경도 가족이 쉴 수 있는 곳으로 추천합니다. See more..
4.0 Pyay Elephant Camp (1 review)
- Good conservation work with interesting museum.
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Out of trip from Shwedaung to Pyay, we dropped in Nat Maw Elephant Camp. Entered with fees, we forwent riding because of rain. Fair price for elephant riding. Elephants were good nature. We saw a female elephant calf. She was friendly and so lovely to see the way she grabbed and ate pieces of sugar cane. See more..
4.0 Riverview Garden (1 review)
- Sunset!
Lookouts

A nice place to sit and enjoy the river activities and especially nice with a cold beer at sunset. Food is ok also See more..
3.5 Kambazathadi Golden Palace (210 reviews)
- Take a picture and leave
Castles

It’s worth a visit just for the photo of the palace and sign outside. But honestly inside... I don’t imagine you will spend Long in there. It’s still worth going to view the outside as it’s extremely picturesque. See more..
3.5 Winga Baw Elephant Camp (20 reviews)
- Elephants Always Touch Your Heart
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

This was a great convenient stop off on the way back from Golden Rock catering to the conservation of elephants. Much to learn while you watch them bathe or play. You may feed them too. Nice hour of enjoyment. See more..
3.5 Shwemyetman Pagoda (5 reviews)
- Amazing huge gold-rimmed spectacles.
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

It is an amazing huge Buddha statue wearing gold spectacles. On the wall, paintings describe the details of history behind this Buddha statue. See more..
3.0 Snake Pagoda (111 reviews)
- It houses a rather large snake...
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

So read the reviews and expected many people there. I took a group of teenagers there one Thursday afternoon during the end of a habitat for humanity build and was surprised to be the only visitors there at the moment. Some monks came in as we left. We were able to enter the den with the snake. She wasn’t very active while there, but I will say it is one of the healthiest snakes I’ve seen. I have seen a Burmese python larger than this one. I also am doubtful on the age-they claim she is 129 years old...been there 19 years. I’m not so sure she’s that old. However, she is large and when in Burma, one should see a Burmese Python! See more..