10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Bago Region That You Shouldn't Miss

April 23, 2022 Margarita Chappel

Discover the best top things to do in Bago Region, Myanmar including Shwesandaw Paya, Akauk Taung, Sri Ksetra World Heritage Site, Shwethalyaung Buddha, Shwemawdaw Paya, Kyaik Pun Pagoda, Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha, Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery, ShweguLay Pagoda, Hmawza (Srikshetra) Museum.
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1. Shwesandaw Paya

Pyay Myanmar +95 53 25 180
Excellent
41%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Shwesandaw Paya

Reviewed By francis_martino - Hirtshals, Denmark

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.

2. Akauk Taung

Ayeyarwaddy River, Pyay Myanmar
Excellent
67%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Akauk Taung

Reviewed By aativass - India, null

I have visited many Pagodas in Myanmar. I have seen thousands of lovely Buddha images across Myanmar. But Akauk Taung was a unique experience. Reached village Htonbo (one and half hour drive from Pyay) at 8.00 in the morning. The village welcomes us with a statue of Tha Khin Mya. He is one of the Martyrs, assassinated (with General Aung San and others) on 19 July 1947. The bank of Ayrawaddy river was crowded. One can share a boat with other passengers. But we paid 15000 MMK to have a special ride. A smiling woman asked whether I wanted a guide. Though she was unable to speak English, I was able to chat with her in broken (basic) Burmese. She was very helpful. There is no fixed 'guide fee', whatever you feel like, you pay. It was fascinating to watch the Buddha images carved in the mountain cliff at a particularly difficult angle. They are very impressive. I kept on wondering about the unknown artists and devotees. We climbed some hundred steps to reach the Pagoda. On the way was able to closely see some of the carved images. They are stunning. Overall a memorable experience. Don't miss it if you are going to Pyay.

3. Sri Ksetra World Heritage Site

2 Off Highway, Pyay Myanmar http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1444
Excellent
46%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Sri Ksetra World Heritage Site

Reviewed By 786nangh

It is a worth visit when you're in Myanmar. Imagine you are roaming around a thousand years old ancient Stupas, Gates, Ponds and small villages in the area. We roam with motorcycle and it was amazing ride of the day in Sri Ksetra.

4. Shwethalyaung Buddha

Bago Myanmar
Excellent
28%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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4.0 based on 215 reviews

Shwethalyaung Buddha

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.

Reviewed By Nomadsat

The Reclining Buddha is truly beautiful. You can never stop being in total awe of the beauty and gold leaf and decorations and meaning so f these amazing places.

5. Shwemawdaw Paya

Bago Myanmar http://www.reisen-myanmar.net/bago.htm
Excellent
37%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 287 reviews

Shwemawdaw Paya

Reviewed By WhiteMouseBurrow - Moscow, Russia

The famous pagoda, we were lucky with a few visitors - you can safely take your time to photograph :).

6. Kyaik Pun Pagoda

Bago Myanmar http://www.wilhelmkorab.at/Html/GEO/Myanmar/Bago/Bago.htm
Excellent
19%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 244 reviews

Kyaik Pun Pagoda

Reviewed By 86yk - San Francisco, United States

What a sight upon our arrival. Every corner, there is a giant Buddha in various sitting postures looking at you. Every space of this paya is worth a picture in every multi-dimensional perspective worth picture-taking!

7. Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha

Bago Myanmar
Excellent
26%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 174 reviews

Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha

8. Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery

Bago Myanmar
Excellent
25%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 108 reviews

Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery

9. ShweguLay Pagoda

Bago Myanmar
Excellent
28%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

ShweguLay Pagoda

10. Hmawza (Srikshetra) Museum

Hmawza village, Pyay Myanmar
Excellent
22%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Hmawza (Srikshetra) Museum

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