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Mhaw Yaw Gyi Elephant Camp
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- Last Updated: 06 November 2018
Mhaw Yaw Gyi Elephant Camp
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Wingabaw Elephant Camp
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- Last Updated: 28 December 2018
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The camp was located in Phayargyi township near Bago city where can access from Yangon-Mandalay Old road and Yangon-Mandalay express road 39 mile Junction. It’s on the way to Golden rock, Hpa an and Mawlamyine, so a short visit is worth when you are travelling to those cities.
The camp was located in Phayargyi township near Bago city where can access from Yangon-Mandalay Old road and Yangon-Mandalay express road 39 mile Junction. It’s on the way to Golden rock, Hpa an and Mawlamyine, so a short visit is worth when you are travelling to those cities.
Mahazedi Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Mahazedi Pagoda
info There are many revered Pagodas in Bago. like the Mahazedi (the Great Stupa) built by King Bayinnaung in AD 1560.
info There are many revered Pagodas in Bago. like the Mahazedi (the Great Stupa) built by King Bayinnaung in AD 1560.
Wunchataung Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Wunchataung Pagoda
info This gold gilded stupa is located on the hillock named Wunchataung, which means a hillock asking for an apology. This Pagoda gets the best view of Shwesandaw Pagoda and the mountain across the river.
info This gold gilded stupa is located on the hillock named Wunchataung, which means a hillock asking for an apology. This Pagoda gets the best view of Shwesandaw Pagoda and the mountain across the river.
Kya Khat Wain Monastery
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Kya Khat Wain Monastery
info Kya Khat Wain Monastery is one of the three largest Monasteries in the country. The long line of monks and novices taking their day’s meal in silence is a pious vision for the lay people.
info Kya Khat Wain Monastery is one of the three largest Monasteries in the country. The long line of monks and novices taking their day’s meal in silence is a pious vision for the lay people.
Shwegugale Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Shwegugale Pagoda
info Extremely mouldy and old-looking but beautiful is the Shwegugale Pagoda. Unlike any temples. the stupa is a really a circular tunnel where 64 Buddha statues are kept. The pagoda dates to 1494 and the reign of Myanmar King Byinnya Yan.
info Extremely mouldy and old-looking but beautiful is the Shwegugale Pagoda. Unlike any temples. the stupa is a really a circular tunnel where 64 Buddha statues are kept. The pagoda dates to 1494 and the reign of Myanmar King Byinnya Yan.
Kalyarni Sima
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Kalyarni Sima
info Sima or Ordination Halls are the essential buildings for the Buddhist Order.
info Sima or Ordination Halls are the essential buildings for the Buddhist Order.
Shwe San Daw Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Shwe San Daw Pagoda
info The Shwe San Daw Pagoda is well known in Pyay. Shwe San Daw means the Golden Hair Relics. The Pagoda is situated on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwaddy river and Myanmar’s most venerated structure stands here.
info The Shwe San Daw Pagoda is well known in Pyay. Shwe San Daw means the Golden Hair Relics. The Pagoda is situated on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwaddy river and Myanmar’s most venerated structure stands here.
Hinthargone Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Hinthargone Pagoda
info Just behind the Shwemawdaw Pagoda. there is a magnificent view of Bago from the hilltop. Believed to be the tiny-spot of legendary source. the hillock is decorated with a small shrine and a symbolic figure of the female Hamsa bird perching on the back of the male one.
info Just behind the Shwemawdaw Pagoda. there is a magnificent view of Bago from the hilltop. Believed to be the tiny-spot of legendary source. the hillock is decorated with a small shrine and a symbolic figure of the female Hamsa bird perching on the back of the male one.
Shwe Kyin Paya Gyi Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Shwe Kyin Paya Gyi Pagoda
info This pagoda of Shwe Kyin. a town in Bago Region is famous for its festival. the candles floating along the Shwe Kyin River annually in Thadingyut. Myanmar month. which coincides with October.
info This pagoda of Shwe Kyin. a town in Bago Region is famous for its festival. the candles floating along the Shwe Kyin River annually in Thadingyut. Myanmar month. which coincides with October.
Dried Fish Making
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Dried Fish Making
info On the way to Kyaikhtiyo is Pyinpongyi village which is near Bago. This is the place to observe how fish is dried in a traditional way.
info On the way to Kyaikhtiyo is Pyinpongyi village which is near Bago. This is the place to observe how fish is dried in a traditional way.
Shwe Bonthar Muni Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Shwe Bonthar Muni Pagoda
info This pagoda is situated at Pan Daung near Pyay. According to legend. the Shwe Bonthar Muni Buddha Image was one of the three replicas of the Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image. which was believed to have been about 554 BCE during the reign of King Sandar Thuriya.
info This pagoda is situated at Pan Daung near Pyay. According to legend. the Shwe Bonthar Muni Buddha Image was one of the three replicas of the Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image. which was believed to have been about 554 BCE during the reign of King Sandar Thuriya.
Cheroot Making Factory
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
info Cheroots factory workers are mostly females. giving them a job opportunity to earn without disrupting their housework. A cheroot factory is a merry place as fingers fly through the motions. and the mouths do not stop chatting either.
Sehtatgyi Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Sehtatgyi Pagoda
info Sehtatgyi Pagoda is situated near the famous Shwesandaw Pagoda at Pyay. Sehtatgyi means ‘Big Tenstorey’ for its height.
info Sehtatgyi Pagoda is situated near the famous Shwesandaw Pagoda at Pyay. Sehtatgyi means ‘Big Tenstorey’ for its height.
Bebe Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Bebe Pagoda
info This Pagoda is one of the ancient pagodas in Pyay. A cube-shaped Pagoda with a cylindrical top and inside are a few Buddha images.
info This Pagoda is one of the ancient pagodas in Pyay. A cube-shaped Pagoda with a cylindrical top and inside are a few Buddha images.
Pickled Fish Making
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Pickled Fish Making
info One can observe Myanmar Traditional pickled fish making in Bago. Located only 80km from Yangon. The mixture of fish and rice are fermented and wrapped with leaves. It is a famous product from Bago.
info One can observe Myanmar Traditional pickled fish making in Bago. Located only 80km from Yangon. The mixture of fish and rice are fermented and wrapped with leaves. It is a famous product from Bago.
Bawbawgyi Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Bawbawgyi Pagoda
info Bawbawgyi Pagoda is one of the earliest Pagodas in the history of ancient edifices in Myanmar.
info Bawbawgyi Pagoda is one of the earliest Pagodas in the history of ancient edifices in Myanmar.
Pho Kyar Elephant Camp
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Pho Kyar Elephant Camp
info Pho Kyar Forest Resort is located in Yedashe Township. It is 10 miles 2 furlong (about 16km) from Thargara. in the area of Swa forest reserved area. on the bank of Thaing creek.
info Pho Kyar Forest Resort is located in Yedashe Township. It is 10 miles 2 furlong (about 16km) from Thargara. in the area of Swa forest reserved area. on the bank of Thaing creek.
Ashey Zey Gu Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Ashey Zey Gu Pagoda
info Ashey Zey Gu Pagoda. facing the east. is one of the unique temples of the Srikshetra Pyu Period.
info Ashey Zey Gu Pagoda. facing the east. is one of the unique temples of the Srikshetra Pyu Period.
Payagyi Pagoda
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Payagyi Pagoda
info It is located just outside the city-wall to the north-west of Therakhittra ancient city. datable to the later phase of 6-7 centuries AD. as the oldest stupa of the vincinity. It is a cylindrical shape.
info It is located just outside the city-wall to the north-west of Therakhittra ancient city. datable to the later phase of 6-7 centuries AD. as the oldest stupa of the vincinity. It is a cylindrical shape.
Akauk Taung (Tax Mountain)
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- Last Updated: 16 November 2018
Akauk Taung
info The mountain was named for the crafty toll-takers from the mid 19th Century. who spent the in between hours of taxing the passing boats by carving reclining and meditating Buddhas in the steep cliffside.
info The mountain was named for the crafty toll-takers from the mid 19th Century. who spent the in between hours of taxing the passing boats by carving reclining and meditating Buddhas in the steep cliffside.

