Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHWEMAWDAW PAGODA, BAGO
Highlights
1
Bago
Abackwater today,Bagohasarichandfascinating history,theremnantsofwhichlie
scattered around this low-key town.
2
Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock)
Buddhists flock to this gravity-defying pile of gold-covered
boulders, purportedly held in place by a few extra-strong strands of Buddha's hair.
3
Hpa-An
Clamber up jungle-shrouded mountains, explore holy bat caves and soak in cool,
clear pools amid the limestone karst landscape of Kayin State's laidback capital.
4
Mawlamyine
Filled with crumbling colonial architecture and set against a backdrop of
pagoda-topped hills, Mawlamyine makes a great base for exploring nearby sights.
5
Bilu Kyun
A short boat ride away from Mawlamyine, buffalo carts and ancient buses
rumbledownpalm-linedroadsonBiluKyun,hometoaplethoraofinterestingcottageindus-
tries.
