Myanmar · Castles & Palaces

1-Day Kanbawzathadi Palace Tour in Bago with Hanthawady History

1 Day Round trip from Bago Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the magnificent Kanbawzathadi Palace, reconstructed as an exact replica
02 Trace Bago's history as the capital of the Hanthawady Kingdom
03 Learn about King Bayintnaung, founder of the Second Myanmar Empire
04 Discover how Myanmar became the most powerful kingdom in mainland Southeast Asia

Explore the ruins of the Hanthawady Kingdom, which ruled Bago for many centuries, and uncover the city's rich royal heritage. Visit the reconstructed Kanbawzathadi Palace, an exact replica linked to the reign of King Bayintnaung, founder of the Second Myanmar Empire. This one-day tour offers insight into the history, high culture, and Buddhist traditions of ancient Myanmar.

Visit the reconstructed Kanbawzathadi Palace, an exact replica linked to the reign of King Bayintnaung, founder of the Second Myanmar Empire.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bago

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bago History and Kanbawzathadi Palace

Arrive in Bago, which was the capital city of the Hanthawady Kingdom for many centuries under the Mon and Myanmar monarchs.
Trace the history of Bago, which is famed for King Bayintnaung (1551-81), the founder of the Second Myanmar Empire, who possessed many white elephants.
Learn about the history of the king, who is also mentioned in Thai literature.
Discover how he unified his country and conquered the Shan States and Siam (now Thailand), making Myanmar the most powerful kingdom in mainland Southeast Asia.
Visit Kanbawzathadi Palace, which has been reconstructed as an exact replica.
Discover the high culture of ancient Myanmar and Buddhism.