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Bago
Once the glittering capital of lower Myanmar during the Mon
dynasty, Bago was destroyed by the Myanmar in 1757, but partially
restored in the early 19th century. It's life as an important
seaport was also denied it when the Bago River changed its
course, cutting the city off from the sea.
 Shwemawdaw
Pagoda - Reminiscent of the Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon,
this temple date back 1,000 years, although parts were added
in 1952 and in 1954.
Shwethalyaung
Buddha - After the destruction of Bago in 1757, this historic
reclining Buddha was swallowed up by the jungle, not to be
rediscovered until the British era, during construction of
the railway line from Yangon to Bago. The 55 metre long and
16 metre high Buddha image dates back to 994AD, and is one
of the most revered statues in the country.
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