2026 Bago Region Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in January)

Bago captivated me with its serene atmosphere and rich history. Exploring the colossal reclining Buddha at Shwethalyaung Temple was awe-inspiring, and the golden Shwemawdaw Pagoda pierced the sky with grace. Wandering through the Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace offered a glimpse into the ancient Mon kingdom's splendor. The four seated Buddhas at Kyaik Pun Pagoda were unique and photogenic. Bago felt like a peaceful escape, brimming with cultural treasures and friendly locals. A truly memorable stop on my Myanmar journey. #postandearn #thailand #laos #instatravel #myanmar

Escaping Yangon city to glamp in Bago. Home Alaingni is the perfect spot to reconnect with nature and do water sports, the best glamping site for a weekend away from the city. #freehotelstay #localguides

At 180 feet long, this is a very large reclining Buddha. Impossible to capture in one photograph. The Buddha is quite ornate, and plates around the pedestal tell the story of how the temple was built. If you are a shopper, this is also the place to go as the entrance is a supermarket of vendors selling wares. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Playing the Kabogu Grand Palace | Here, the young brother and the younger sister of the local group l took pictures together, and it was really golden. The ancient city of Shadi Li, the ancient city of Chagan, Myanmar, is also known as the ancient city of Bago. On the outskirts of Bago Town, the famous Ramadu Pagoda (the Bagu Dajinta) is opposite the ancient city of the palace. The ancient city ruins have a large range, but in fact, except for the city walls, which are the only cultural relics left over from the 16th century, there are no ancient buildings.

Unlike some vegetarians in some countries, monks in Myanmar can eat cockroaches, and generally eat what they want. So the monks eat everything, chicken, duck, fish, fruits and vegetables. The meal at 10 o'clock in the morning is "a thousand people risotto", thousands of monks dine together, lined up with long queues, all the monks in the brothel are here, up to the old monks, down to the little shaman, The whole team is well organized and can be said to be a big scene. It has also become an important tourist attraction in Mandalay, Myanmar.

This tall reclining Buddha quietly relies on the suburbs of Bago. Look at the whole of the Bago City with a peaceful look. When the twilight time, local devout believers are impressed in the presence of Buddha statues, and they are full of respect for the great Buddhism.

This is the most memorable memory of the entire Bago. Among the temple brothels, there are nearly a thousand monks living in it. Although there is no spectacular moment, every morning, the monks of the entire brothel gather in the restaurant to eat together. When I came to the brothel, I happened to catch up with the believers and came to Shibu. When looking at a neat red, enjoy lunch in the restaurant. That scene is unforgettable.