Bago

Bago

Bago, located 80 kilometers northeast of Yangon, served as the ancient capital of the Mon kings from the 14th to the 16th century. Historically, the dating back to the 6th century, the town is renowned for its remarkable Buddhist artifacts, particularly the 55-meter long reclining Buddha at the Shwethalyaung Pagoda and the striking Kyaikpun Pagoda with its four towering Buddha images seated back-to-back against a central pillar.