Sightseeing in Bago-Pegu - what to see. Complete travel guide
The city of Bago in Myanmar is located not far from Yangon. This is a middle-sized settlement. In the past, the city had another name, Pegu. The administrative center is now very popular with tourists from different parts of the world. This region is the most beautiful part of Myanmar, so if you do not know what places to visit in the country, consider spending several days in Bago.
Traveling to Bago, don't expect to see a variety of entertainment centers and nightclubs. Nevertheless, exploring Buddhist attractions is far from the only leisure option available here. … 
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In Bago, you will find quite a few shopping centers walking around which can also turn into a kind of entertainment. Affordable clothes and shoes of local production are especially in demand … Open
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This is a truly giant sculpture that is 55 meters long and 16 meters tall. The Shwethalyaung Buddha is the official name of the monument. Here is a simple example that may be helpful in understanding the size of the statue – the Buddha’s little finger is three meters long. The statue was damaged and was believed to be lost, but it was rediscovered later. During the restoration of Bagu, the statue was brought to its original condition. The mosaic pillows on Buddha’s left side were added later, in the 20th century.
The most interesting attractions of Bago are ancient temples and pagodas. Each of the religious sites is distinguished by its unique charm and history. Be sure to visit the Shwemawdaw Paya, … Open
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The Mahazedi Pagoda dates back to the 16th century. The purpose of this pagoda was to keep a precious relic – the tooth of Buddha. King Bayinnaung of the Toungoo Dynasty got the tooth during his stay in Sri Lanka. He wanted to preserve the relic for future generations and couldn’t think of a better idea than to build a pagoda for the tooth. Years later, the king understood that the relic was a fake, but he still decided to keep it.
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Once again, people had to rebuild the pagoda. In modern days, Mahazedi Pagoda is a beautiful golden building that attracts numerous guests from all over the world. The entrance to the pagoda is decorated with two white elephants. Of course, these are statues but they look simply impressive. There is also a pavilion with a seven-tiered Pyatthat roof in front of the pagoda. Inside the pavilion, visitors will find three Buddha statues.
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Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue
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Distance from Bago-Pegu center - 173.4 km.
A major reconstruction was completed in 1896. The building and interior of the synagogue remain almost unchanged since then. The visitation book is located on the second floor of the synagogue. Everyone can leave entries in it. You can make sure that tourists from all over the world visit this landmark important for Yangon if you scroll through the pages of the book. A very interesting market is located near the synagogue. Clothing and popular souvenirs are sold on it. You can take photos and videos at Musmeah Yeshua synagogue, unlike many other religious sites. Its caretaker is always ready to conduct an interesting tour for foreign visitors. …
Read further Distance from Bago-Pegu center - 173.4 km.
Sightseeing in Myanmar-Burma: things to see
Some landmarks of Myanmar can amaze even experienced tourists. Inle Lake is a great example. This is a beautiful lake with crystal clear water that has a very interesting landmark on its western side. This is the Nga Hpe Kyaung Monastery also known as the Jumping Cat Monastery. Everyone is welcome to visit the shrine. Nowadays, there are six monks who live in the monastery, and the number of cats is several times more. Local monks started training cats several centuries ago, and these cute animals are trained to perform various jumps. If you visit this wondrous ancient monastery, you will be able not only to see specially trained cats but also to buy interesting souvenirs.
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