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Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda
The Golden Pagoda Temple is a landmark building in Bago Province, Myanmar. It is said that there are two Buddhist relics in it, and it is also said that the tooth of Buddha is preserved. It has also become a local Buddhist place in Bago, and many festivals and ceremonies will be held here. There are 121 small pagodas around the main pagoda. The pagoda was built more than 1,000 years ago and is one of the four famous Buddhist temples in Myanmar history. The opposite of the pagoda is the ancient city of the Meng Dynasty in Myanmar. With the changes of history, the Ruimodu pagoda is also ill-fated. It has been baptized by many natural disasters, and the pagoda was destroyed in the great earthquake. , suffered serious damage, but also because of the persistence and piety of the Burmese beliefs, in the process of restoration and construction, they cherished and loved the pagoda more and more, and built higher and higher. At present, the pagoda has reached 114 meters high, becoming It is the taller pagoda in Myanmar, and now the top of the pagoda is placed at the bottom of the pagoda. During the full moon festival in Tagu (March/April), large numbers of pilgrims come here.Pegu · 1.5km from downtown
Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace
The palace was built in 1556 by King Bayinnaung, but unfortunately it was later destroyed by fire. The current building was rebuilt in 1992. At that time, the palace was all built with teak wood, and the reconstructed part was replaced by cement. The palace retains the original large column, and visitors can also watch various kinds of jewelry and gold objects in the palace. The overall style of the palace is relatively splendid, and the environment is also quite good.Pegu · 1.1km from downtown
Shwethalyaung Buddhist Temple
Pegu · 2.3km from downtown
Kyaik Pun Pagoda
The pagoda was built in 1476 and is 27 meters high. It is located on the way from Yangon to Bago. Four Mon women built this four-faced Buddha. Appearance is rather unique. The four Buddhas are Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, and Gautama.Bago · 4.2km from Pegu
Mahazedi Pagoda
Mahazedi Pagoda is a relatively large-scale pagoda. It has been renovated, so it is not very old. Tourists can climb up the pagoda and overlook the beautiful scenery from above. The pagoda is generally in Sri Lankan style. Originally there was a Buddha's tooth here, but now the Buddha's tooth has been moved elsewhere. Next to the pagoda is a pagoda with a similar appearance to Hinduism, and a standing Buddha is enshrined on each side in the center of the pagoda.Pegu · 3.2km from downtown
Snake pagoda
A large python is enshrined in the Snake Temple, and tourists can see it up close. It is alive and sometimes swimming. It is said that this python is very spiritual. It will climb to the top of the mountain in the morning and kowtow to the sacred mountain to bless its safety. Many devout believers come to worship the snake and pray for their wishes.Pegu · 2.6km from downtown
Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha
This reclining Buddha was built in 2002 with donations from the people. The locals also have great respect for it. The reclining Buddha is in the open air, not far from Shwethalyaung Pagoda. The image of this Buddha statue is very domineering, full of the style of a king, and it is also very amiable. It is really beautiful when the sun shines.Pegu · 2.2km from downtown
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagodais located on the summit of Singuttara Hill in Yangon, Myanmar, and is an iconic city landmark in Yangon. The golden pagoda towers into the clouds, standing out prominently on the city skyline and attracting tourists and devout Buddhist believers from all over the world. Whether at the first light of dawn or during the sunset in the evening, the entire pagoda shines with a warm and solemn radiance under the light. After nightfall, the lights illuminate the pagoda, making it appear even more magnificent and sacred, becoming an unforgettable view in Yangon. The main pagoda is nearly 100m tall and is conical in shape, with its body covered in gold leaf, appearing from a distance like a golden pagoda reaching straight into the sky. Thousands of gold and silver bells hang around the pagoda. When a breeze blows, they chime softly, adding a touch of liveliness to this solemn Buddhist holy site. The pagoda's crown is inlaid with numerous diamonds and rubies, and the spire is set with a giant diamond of several dozen carats, which sparkles in the sunlight.Kyauktada · 69.3km from Pegu
Yangon Chinatown
Yangon's Chinatown has a history of hundreds of years, gathering about 150,000 local Chinese and overseas Chinese. The scene on the street looks a bit like China in the 1960s, and the old and simple tones make people imagine. The century-old Guanyin Temple (known locally as Guangdong Temple) is a popular gathering place for tourists. During the day, there is a lot of traffic in front of the temple, and the inside of the temple is crowded and very lively. Visitors can come here to chat with the temple guards about their hometown. When the lights are on, the sidewalk in front of the temple becomes a night market selling watermelon, small oranges, big durians and other fruits and clothes. In addition to numerous small commodity stores and snack bars, Chinatown also has Chinese ancestral halls and temples. Many Chinese have opened restaurants here, and Chinese food such as dumplings and ramen is readily available. Tourists who love Chinese food can eat more authentic Chinese food here.Kyauktada · 71.6km from Pegu
Bee Throne Hall
Pegu · 1.4km from downtown
Free things to do in Pegu
Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda
Pegu · 1.5km from downtownKanbawzathadi Golden Palace
Pegu · 1.1km from downtownShwethalyaung Buddhist Temple
Pegu · 2.3km from downtownKyaik Pun Pagoda
Bago · 4.2km from PeguMahazedi Pagoda
Pegu · 3.2km from downtownSnake pagoda
Pegu · 2.6km from downtownMya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha
Pegu · 2.2km from downtownShwedagon Pagoda
Kyauktada · 69.3km from PeguYangon Chinatown
Kyauktada · 71.6km from PeguBee Throne Hall
Pegu · 1.4km from downtown
What travellers say about Pegu
小思文19 July 2021
4.0
The Golden Pagoda in Bago is a very special temple for tourism in Yangon, Myanmar. This city is also a very important Buddhist city. You can often see many monks on the streets and there are also quite a lot of tourists. The Golden Pagoda is a very important royal temple here.
Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda
philipzk6 July 2020
5.0
The old palace of Bago is located in Bago Province, Myanmar. The palace was built in 1556, but was later destroyed in a fire. The current palace was rebuilt in 1992. The palace is large in scale and magnificent.
Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace
_CF***5428 January 2018
5.0
We also visited the Snake Temple, where a python was enshrined, which we heard was very effective.
Snake pagoda
Prince SAMASH1 September 2026
5.0
Shewdagon Pagoda is no doubt the most recognizable icon of Myanmar. A trip without its visit can’t be imagined. The ambiance is filled with of spiritualism and serenity. The monks around and chanting gives the vibes of wholesomeness of life.
Shwedagon Pagoda
Call me Mikkki14 November 2023
5.0
Trip.comCame here travel and visit relative family.They recommend this place, so I went with my family.Nice place for Traveller and those first time travel to this country. Thank you
Yangon Chinatown
