Bago, also called Pegu, is the capital city of the Bago region in Myanmar. It is one of the ancient cities that flourished on the banks of the Irrawaddy River and is known for ancient historical sites and pagodas. The town was formerly known as Hanthawaddy and is one of the most abundant archaeological sites in Myanmar. 

TheMahazedi Pagoda is the place to go to watch stunning views of the sunset from the top, overlooking many other pagodas amidst the hill. Bago is a city with a rich political and architectural history.

For tourists, it’s a popular day trip option from Yangon, although people can easily spend more than a day in Bago. Cruises on Irrawaddy are famous in Bago, especially the multiple days’ slow boat trips to Bagan and Mandalay.