Bago
Myanmar · Bago RegionMM
Capital Town in Bago Region, Myanmar
Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar. It is located 91 kilometres (57 mi) north-east of Yangon. The city had a population of 179,505 people in 2019 and was a historical capital of the Taungoo Dynasty and is known for its large pagodas.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 284,179
- Coordinates
- 17.335, 96.481
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 4 m
Overview of Bago
Set in Bago Region, Myanmar, Bago is a sizeable city. It counts about 284,179 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on nature, culture and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Bago
Nature in Bago
(19)The nature shortlist for Bago: Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. All of it is drawn from Bago's recorded activities. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Bago
(16)Looking for culture? Bago has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cemeteries. The full list runs to 16 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bago.
Adventure in Bago
(9)Our data lists Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing and Parachute as adventure options here. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Bago.
Nightlife in Bago
(9)Nightlife in Bago covers Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Bago.
Sports in Bago
(9)Bago records Biking, Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting and Running under sports. All of it is drawn from Bago's recorded activities. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Bago
(4)Water Sports in Bago covers Paddle, Paddleboarding, Swimming and Water Skiing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bago.
Family in Bago
(3)For family, expect Aquariums, Playgrounds and Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bago.
Shopping in Bago
(2)Shopping in Bago covers Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bago.
Wellness in Bago
(2)On the wellness side, Bago offers Farms and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Bago is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Bago
(1)Bago's other activities entries include Fishing. All of it is drawn from Bago's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Bago
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Bago straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Yangon.
Similar destinations
Places near Bago that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bago known for?
- Bago, in Bago Region, Myanmar, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 284,179 residents.
- What can you do in Bago?
- Recorded activities in Bago include Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bago?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Bago located?
- Bago is located in Bago Region, Myanmar. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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