Bago Photos

Tourist visiting at Mya Thar Lyaung Buddha Image, Bago

Mya Thar Lyaung Buddha Image

A closer view of the face

Shwemawdaw Pagoda

Locals and tourists visiting at pagoda

Standing buddha image at pagoda

Upper part of the pagoda was fallen when earthquake.

The large bronze gong

Entrance to Shwemawdaw Pagoda

Guardian lion at the gate of Shwemawdaw Pagoda

Shwemawdaw Pagoda under renovation

Clock Tower in Downtown, Bago

Kyaik Pun Pagoda, built in 1476 by King Dhammazedi

Four gigantic Buddha images all in sitting posture

Another view of Kyaik Pun Pagoda

Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha

This reclining Buddha actually measures 55 metres long & 16 metres high. It's little finger alone measures 3.05 metre

One of the most lifelike of all reclining Buddhas of the world.

The foot of the Pagoda is decorated with beautiful mosaic.

Behind the big Buddha is a set of reliefs depicting the legend of the founding of the image.

Beautiful mosaic

Another view of Shwethalyaung Image

Souvenir shops at Shwethalyaung

Colourful Myanmar paper toys

Kanbawzathardi Palace, the famous palace of King Bayinnaung (1551-1581 A.D.)

Sign Board of the Palace in English and Myanmar Language

Another Building in the Palace Compound

Audience Hall (the Lion Throne Room)

Golden Door of the Palace

Inside View of the Palace

Inside View of the Palace

A triumphant Cart or Wagon of King Bayint Naung, A.D.1567

Pots decorated with mosaic

Victory ground of King Bayinnaung

Statues at victory ground

Mahazedi means The Great Temple

Long Steep Stairways leads up to the chedi-bell & from the top there are fine views of the surrounding area

Locals swimming in the stream

Local food vendor

Many kinds of fried food

More pagodas at Bago

Maha Kalyani Sima, this Sacred Hall of Ordination was originally constructed in 1476 by King Dhamazedi

Inside view of Maha Kalyani Sima

Cheroot (Myanmar Cigar) Factory, one of the interesting places in Bago

Lots of Cheroot Made by Hand

Kyarkhatwine Monastery, 1 of the 3 largest monastery of the country.

Monks Galore

More Monks Studying

Beautiful myanmar pots

Myanmar traditional food