Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Bago Pagodas and Palace Tour from Yangon with Mon Kingdom Sites

8 Hours Round trip from Yangon - Pyay Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Bago, a major 15th-century site of the Mon Kingdom
  • 02 Visit the reclining Buddha of Shwe Tha Lyaung, one of Bago's notable landmarks
  • 03 See the four giant Buddha images at Kyaikpun Pagoda, built by King Dhammaceti in 1475
  • 04 Discover Kanbawzathadi, the palace of King Bayint Naung, with its excavation and restoration site
  • 05 Visit the revered Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar

Visit Bago, an important 15th-century site of the Mon Kingdom, on this fully guided tour from Yangon. Explore landmark attractions such as Kyakhat Wine Monastery, the reclining Buddha of Shwe Tha Lyaung, Hinthagon Pagoda, Kyaikpun Pagoda, and the revered Shwemawdaw Pagoda. The tour also includes Kanbawzathadi, the palace of King Bayint Naung, along with the Teak-Post Museum and the Hanthawaddy Archaeological Museum.

Witness the four giant Buddha images of Kyaikpun Pagoda, built by King Dhammaceti in 1475.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Bago, Yangon
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bago Pagodas, Palace and Museum Tour from Yangon

  • Pick up from your hotel in Yangon and drive to Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy of the Mon Kingdom in the 15th century.

  • En route, stop at Htauk Kyant War Cemetery, a cemetery for Allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth who died in battle in Burma during the Second World War.

  • Visit notable landmarks such as Kya Khat Wine Monastery and the largest reclining Buddha of Shwe Tha Lyaung, located in the west of Bago.

  • See Hinthagon Pagoda, built on a hill by the great hermit U Khanti in 1924.

  • Witness the four giant Buddha images of Kyaikpun Pagoda, built by King Dhammaceti in 1475.

  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar.

  • Discover the excavation site and restoration work of Kanbawzathadi, the palace of King Bayint Naung. The site includes the Bumble Bee Throne Hall and Royal Audience Hall, located at the center of the city wall.

  • Explore the Teak-Post Museum, which features teak posts found during the excavation of the Kanbawzathadi Palace site, as well as the Hanthawaddy Archaeological Museum.

Transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Yangon - Pyay Rd 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bottled water and a cold towel

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Experienced English-speaking local (Burmese) tour guide

  • Private transfers by air-conditioned saloon vehicle

  • All entrance and sightseeing fees

What's Not Included

  • Domestic/international tickets to or from Yangon

  • Meals other than those mentioned (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)

  • Visits not mentioned in the program

  • Drinks and personal expenses

  • Tips for local guides and drivers, and camera fees

What to bring

  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a raincoat if necessary.

  • Sandals and flip-flops are recommended.

Know before you go

  • Please note that dress codes are conservative for this tour; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yangon - Pyay Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour start
Yangon - Pyay Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Yangon - Pyay Rd.

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