Things to do in Pegu

Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda

The Golden Pagoda Temple is a landmark building in Bago Province, Myanmar. It is said that there are two Buddhist relics in it, and it is also said that the tooth of Buddha is preserved. It has also become a local Buddhist place in Bago, and many festivals and ceremonies will be held here. There are 121 small pagodas around the main pagoda. The pagoda was built more than 1,000 years ago and is one of the four famous Buddhist temples in Myanmar history. The opposite of the pagoda is the ancient city of the Meng Dynasty in Myanmar. With the changes of history, the Ruimodu pagoda is also ill-fated. It has been baptized by many natural disasters, and the pagoda was destroyed in the great earthquake. , suffered serious damage, but also because of the persistence and piety of the Burmese beliefs, in the process of restoration and construction, they cherished and loved the pagoda more and more, and built higher and higher. At present, the pagoda has reached 114 meters high, becoming It is the taller pagoda in Myanmar, and now the top of the pagoda is placed at the bottom of the pagoda. During the full moon festival in Tagu (March/April), large numbers of pilgrims come here.

Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace

The palace was built in 1556 by King Bayinnaung, but unfortunately it was later destroyed by fire. The current building was rebuilt in 1992. At that time, the palace was all built with teak wood, and the reconstructed part was replaced by cement. The palace retains the original large column, and visitors can also watch various kinds of jewelry and gold objects in the palace. The overall style of the palace is relatively splendid, and the environment is also quite good.

Shwethalyaung Buddhist Temple

Kyaik Pun Pagoda

The pagoda was built in 1476 and is 27 meters high. It is located on the way from Yangon to Bago. Four Mon women built this four-faced Buddha. Appearance is rather unique. The four Buddhas are Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, and Gautama.

Hinthagon Pagoda

Zalataw Glamping

Mahazedi Pagoda

Mahazedi Pagoda is a relatively large-scale pagoda. It has been renovated, so it is not very old. Tourists can climb up the pagoda and overlook the beautiful scenery from above. The pagoda is generally in Sri Lankan style. Originally there was a Buddha's tooth here, but now the Buddha's tooth has been moved elsewhere. Next to the pagoda is a pagoda with a similar appearance to Hinduism, and a standing Buddha is enshrined on each side in the center of the pagoda.

Snake pagoda

A large python is enshrined in the Snake Temple, and tourists can see it up close. It is alive and sometimes swimming. It is said that this python is very spiritual. It will climb to the top of the mountain in the morning and kowtow to the sacred mountain to bless its safety. Many devout believers come to worship the snake and pray for their wishes.

Kya Khat Wine Monastery

Naungdawgyi Myathalyaung Reclining Buddha