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About BAGO
City Bago in Myanmar: A Land of Pagodas
Formerly known as Pegu, Bago is the capital of Burma’s Bago Division. The town has a turbulent history and is well known for ancient status of Buddha and extensively excavated palace of King Bayinnaung. It is located about 80km north-east of Yangon and has a population of 220,000.
Accommodation Options and Languages Spoken
Bago offers variety of accommodation options ranging from guesthouses and youth hostels to budget hotels and apartments.
History
Bago was founded by two Mon princess, Thamala and Wimala from Thaton in 573 AD. It was later made the capital of the Mon Kingdom and came to be known as Hansavati (Hanthawaddy) in 13th century A.D. After the Second Anglo-Burmese War, the British Empire annexed Bago in 1852. In 1862, with the formation of the province of British Burma, the capital was moved to Yangon.
Popular Places
Famous pagodas in Bago worth visiting, among others, are the Mahasedi Pagoda, the Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda and the Shwe Tha Lyaung Pagoda. The height of the Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda is actually a little higher than the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. It is said that both Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda and Shwedagon Pagoda are existing right from the time of Buddha’s existence i.e. about 2,540 years old.
The next religious place is the large reclining image of the Buddha, 180 feet in length and 52.5 feet in height. This is one of the largest reclining Buddha images in the world. Its official name is Shin Bin Tha Lyaung but it is popularly known as Shwe Tha Lyaung "the golden reclining image".
There are also many other famous pagodas, like the Mahazedi (the Great Stupa) built by King Bayinnaung in 1560 A.D., and Hinthakone Pagoda, which one should see.
Kanbawza Thadi Palace of King Bayinnaung, (the founder of the Second Myanmar Empire, which stretched from the borders of India to parts of Thailand and Laos) is a marvellous example of ancient architecture. In 1566 A.D. he built a new capital city called Hanthawadi on what is now Bago.
The other places worth visiting include a teaching monastery, a Pariyatti University called Kya Khat Waing spread on 7 acres of land with about 636 monks and monk students.
Getting Around
Bago is accessible by car or train from Yangon. Local transport modes include city bus, horse carriage, saikers, taxi, etc. One can also hire a two wheeler and a city guide to enjoy the weather in the city.
Places of Entertainment
One can enjoy bicycle or horse carriage ride in city around the beautiful lake or relish on food in restaurants or “Dollar Motels” surrounding the newly built six feet tall high way in the city.
The Peguan language is a Mon language spoken in Bago while Burmese is the official language. Most Europeans referred to the Pegu's language as "Peguan", though some called it Talaing.
Currency
The official currency of Bago is Kyat (MMK). Internet is the best source to learn about the news related to the currency’s exchange rate.
Group accommodation in Bago | Cheap hostels & budget hotels
Formerly known as Pegu, Bago is the capital of Burma’s Bago Division. The town has a turbulent history and is well known for ancient status of Buddha and extensively excavated palace of King Bayinnaung. It is located about 80km north-east of Yangon and has a population of 220,000.
Accommodation Options and Languages Spoken
Bago offers variety of accommodation options ranging from guesthouses and youth hostels to budget hotels and apartments.
History
Bago was founded by two Mon princess, Thamala and Wimala from Thaton in 573 AD. It was later made the capital of the Mon Kingdom and came to be known as Hansavati (Hanthawaddy) in 13th century A.D. After the Second Anglo-Burmese War, the British Empire annexed Bago in 1852. In 1862, with the formation of the province of British Burma, the capital was moved to Yangon.
Popular Places
Famous pagodas in Bago worth visiting, among others, are the Mahasedi Pagoda, the Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda and the Shwe Tha Lyaung Pagoda. The height of the Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda is actually a little higher than the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. It is said that both Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda and Shwedagon Pagoda are existing right from the time of Buddha’s existence i.e. about 2,540 years old.
The next religious place is the large reclining image of the Buddha, 180 feet in length and 52.5 feet in height. This is one of the largest reclining Buddha images in the world. Its official name is Shin Bin Tha Lyaung but it is popularly known as Shwe Tha Lyaung "the golden reclining image".
There are also many other famous pagodas, like the Mahazedi (the Great Stupa) built by King Bayinnaung in 1560 A.D., and Hinthakone Pagoda, which one should see.
Kanbawza Thadi Palace of King Bayinnaung, (the founder of the Second Myanmar Empire, which stretched from the borders of India to parts of Thailand and Laos) is a marvellous example of ancient architecture. In 1566 A.D. he built a new capital city called Hanthawadi on what is now Bago.
The other places worth visiting include a teaching monastery, a Pariyatti University called Kya Khat Waing spread on 7 acres of land with about 636 monks and monk students.
Getting Around
Bago is accessible by car or train from Yangon. Local transport modes include city bus, horse carriage, saikers, taxi, etc. One can also hire a two wheeler and a city guide to enjoy the weather in the city.
Places of Entertainment
One can enjoy bicycle or horse carriage ride in city around the beautiful lake or relish on food in restaurants or “Dollar Motels” surrounding the newly built six feet tall high way in the city.
The Peguan language is a Mon language spoken in Bago while Burmese is the official language. Most Europeans referred to the Pegu's language as "Peguan", though some called it Talaing.
Currency
The official currency of Bago is Kyat (MMK). Internet is the best source to learn about the news related to the currency’s exchange rate.
Group accommodation in Bago | Cheap hostels & budget hotels
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