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Hanthawaddy Kingdom Discovery: Historical Bago Excursion from Yangon
Yangon (Rangoon)
Bago is home to myriad significant and intriguing landmarks. Take part in this trip from Yangon to gain knowledge about the Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
Bago is home to myriad significant and intriguing landmarks. Take part in this trip from Yangon to gain knowledge about the Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Taukkyan War Cemetery - You get picked up at your hotel in Yangon to visit the former capital of Bago.
On the way, you stop by the Taukkyan War Cemetery, a monument for allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth who died in battle in Burma during the Second World War. - Shwemawdaw Pagoda - The first sight you visit is the Shwemawdaw Pagoda,…
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Taukkyan War Cemetery - You get picked up at your hotel in Yangon to visit the former capital of Bago.
On the way, you stop by the Taukkyan War Cemetery, a monument for allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth who died in battle in Burma during the Second World War. - Shwemawdaw Pagoda - The first sight you visit is the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, often referred to as the “Golden God Temple”. This pagoda is the tallest pagoda in the, although the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon receives those credits.
- Shwethalyaung Buddha - Continue to the Shwethalyaung Pagoda, a reclining Buddha, which has a length of 55 meters. Myanmar people say about the Buddha image, that it represents Buddha in a ‘relaxing’ mode.
- Kambazathadi Golden Palace - After that, visit the Kanbawzathadi Palace, built for King Bayinnaung in 1556. The palace was rebuilt following the original design, based on knowledge gained from excavations and the original drawings of the building. There are several reproductions on display, like a replica of the Kingâs golden coach.
- Kyaik Pun Pagoda - Your last stop of the tour is the Kyaikpun Pagoda on the way back to Yangon. There is a small Buddhist monastery, known for its four towering images of the Buddha, often visible from far distance. The images, facing each others back, represent the four Buddhas that have reached Nirvana.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Full-day sightseeing tour
- English-speaking guide
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Full-day sightseeing tour
- English-speaking guide
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Zone fee
- Zone fee
Additional Information
- Infant seats are available upon request.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Infant seats are available upon request.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Taukkyan War Cemetery
No 1 Pyay Road,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.