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WStat Says: Bago is one of the major (#4 in Myanmar) cities in Burma,also known under her former name "Pegu".You have to pass Pegu /Bago on the way from Kayktio to Yangon, where you can also visit an impressive cashew nut plantation and the nearby Buddhist boys and girls orphanage (very...
Kha Khat Wain Monastery: Socializing with monks
hydronetta Says: After watching the studying session, visiting the kitchen we were taken to a dormitory where novice monks were settling. We had the chance to have a nice chat though struggling with problems in language communication. But still they were smiling and very happy to interact...
Kha Khat Waing monastery: cooking for monks
hydronetta Says: Our next stop was at the monastery's kitchen where we witnessed how food is cooked for such big number of monks living there. Not only monks are cooking but they are escorted by civilians as well. No electricity is used but the huge cooking pots are put on fire. Hygiene is...
Kha Khat Waing monastery: Lessons
hydronetta Says: We arrived at the monastery around 10:30am after catching the bus at 8am from Yangon bus station. As soon as we got off we were approached by a dozen of taxi or even motorcycle drivers wishing to tour us around. Negotiate and choose whoever speaks better english and has the...
Kha Khat Wain Kyaung (monastery)
hydronetta Says: Perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of a monastery is to visit Bago's Kha Khat Wain Kyaung. Less touristy than the similar in Amarapura, it is the best place to socialize with monks who are more than happy to practice their english language skills. Try to arrive there...
hydronetta Says: The Shwemawdaw or 'Great Golden God Pagoda' of Bago is one of the oldest pagodas in Bago: it is said to be more than thousand years old. Originally built to a height of 23 meters in the 8th century, was rebuilt higher several times (usually following great earthquakes) until...
hydronetta Says: A bit off Bago's centre you'll be guided to one of the town's major sights: The Shwe-tha-lyaung Buddha statue. This huge reclining statue is considered as one of the finest of its kind. This is due to Buddha's face who despite is lying in death position has a gentle...
Un Buda en la boca-A Bhuda on the mouth
elpariente Says: Shwemawdaw PayaEste temlo de 114m de altura domina toda la ciudad Tiene más de 1000 años y alberga un diente y dos pelos de Buda.Ha sufrido bastante en varios temblores de tierra pero durante los años lo han ido reconstruyendoEn la boca de los "Chinthe" que son las bestias...
elpariente Says: Kha Khat Wain KyaungUna vez que se tiene el arroz se pasa alrefertorio donde tienen las mesas, el te y el resto de comida para comer mezclandolo en el cuenco de arroz.No faltan las chocolatinas en las mesasOnce the monks have the rice they go to the refectory where they have...
elpariente Says: Kha Khat Wain KyaungPara llegar a los pucheros de arroz hay que esperar y hacer colasLos monjes salen de sus habitaciones y se dirigen en fila con su cuenco bajo el brazo a recibir su ración de arroz to reach the rice tanks it is necessary to wait and to make long linesThe...
chrisvandenbroucke Says: We had dinner in a nameless restaurant but you can't miss it on the main street.It's speciality (announced at the window) is Roast Duck.We asked and got noodles vefetable and pork for 600 K per person.The portions were large and the restaurant was very clean.I recommend it
Everywhere on the street: Bago: foodstalls
chrisvandenbroucke Says: The small hot snacks on the streets are delicious.This is a wonderful family living in the street of the Reclining Buddha.We asked an got us some snacks but were refused to pay. They kept on smiling so we took their picture.We even sent them this picture but friends who...
Se transporta todo-They transport anything
elpariente Says: Como podéis ver se transporta todo y en los medios que se puedeEl cohe de atrás es el de Thaung ( The Boss) en el que hicimos todo el viaje sin ningún problemaAs you may see they transport every thing and as they canThe car in the back belongs to Thuang ( The Boss ) and on...
Todo lo que quepa-As much as possible
elpariente Says: El transporte por carretera impresiona al ver las furgonetas y autobuses donde se mete todo lo que quepa en el sentido estricto de la palabra, porque si no son suficientes los asientos se utiliza los techos para transportar materiales y personasThe road transport is shocking...
elpariente Says: Los personajes tienen una atracción y un colorido especial para nosotros. Su amabilidad y simpatía son inmensasThe people has an special attractive and colourful for us .They are very kind have very good treat
elpariente Says: Los monjes son austeros y no poseen muchas cosas materiales, estan limitadas a las mas imprescindibles, entre ellas el cuenco, el hábito, un colador ...y poco masThe monks do not have many material belongings , they are limited to the most essentials , between them the bowl...
elpariente Says: Los mercados me llamaban la atención extraordinariamente por su gente y colorido.Las frutas y las verduras son de una gran variedad y además se pueden ver muchos productos que no tenemos en EspañaThe markets specially paid my attention for their people and colorfulThe fruits...
elpariente Says: En Myanmar se come mucho picante y cultivan los chilesA orillas de la carretera seleccionan y clasifican el chile In Myanmar they eat a lot of hot food and they grow the chiliesIn the sides of the road they select and choose the chili
elpariente Says: Gran parte del trannsporte se hace con carros de vacas o bufalos de agua, con los que cercan las mercancias a los centrosde distribuciónMost of the transport is made with water buffaloes or cows chariots that they use to approach the materials to the distribution centers
MikeAtSea Says: It is possible to apply for a visa via the internet prior to arrival in Myanmar. The following web pages can be used: www.visa.gov.mm (page does not always work) www.myanmarvisa.com (private service)
Plan a Bago vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Bago locals
Quite a distance out of town. We walked but I don't recommend that.The touristy spot is included in the all-in fare for Bago (10 US $) but of course we hadn't...
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Bago no está lejos de Yangon, sólo a 80 kilómetros ,pero pueden ser más de tres horas en coche. Está de camino hacia el norte por carretera y no hay demasiados turistas. Hay varios templos...
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Bago – Monks, Pagodas and bustling Myanmar
Leaving the capital city of Myanmar Yangon on the western road one reaches a smaller copy of the capital – the town of Bago. Being two hours away from Yangon the city supplies quiet a large community...
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Just 80 Kilometers north of Yangon is the city of Bago. It is a historic town which was once an important seaport. The town is dotted with old temples, payas, and a huge reclining Buddha image. You...
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Bago can be easily visited as daily excursion from Yangon but I would strongly advice you to make a top here on your way to Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock pagoda. Most of city's sights can be easily visited in...
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Bago first stop going up north
Bago is know for its four seated 30m high Buddha build in 1476 by King Dhammazedi. An day trip from Yangon or a stop while travelling up north or down south. Don't pay the 10$ admission to support the...
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