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Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Bago – 14 Things to observe.

by kumamonjeng October 1, 2018
written by kumamonjeng October 1, 2018
Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Bago – 14 Things to observe.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

Bago is one of the ancient city near Yangon Myanmar, just 76km away from Yangon. You can do a day trip if you have few days in Yangon. Staying in Yangon is still preferable as the hotel facilities is still better off in Yangon.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

There are several attractions to see in Bago but all can be done within a day. The road trip from Yangon to Bago can be very interesting, especially when we are away from Yangon city.  There are few characteristic where you can see on the road trip.  Check this out.

1.  More Motorbikes

Unlike in Yangon City, motorbikes is banned due to some reasons, one of them I heard from our driver was a motorbike rider made a threatening gesture to a military general and he was angry so motorbikes were banned. In a way it is nice as you don’t hear loud motorbikes noises. But I can tell you the traffic can be very jam as most people can only drive. When we are in the outskirt of Yangon, we do see plenty of motorbikes.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

2. Morning market

It was a Saturday morning when we passed by a small town on the way to Bago.  Many locals were out in the early morning doing their groceries shopping, the roads get so pack with people, cars, bicycles, motorbikes & trishaw.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

3. Pick up Cars

Pick up cars are widely used all over in Myanmar, mostly by the local. It usually cramped to the top with all sorts of stuff and you may have to stand at the edge.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

4. Men in skirts working

The skirt is called longyi (sarong), widely seen in Myanmar. Men and women wearing longyi but they are not unisex attire. Men longyi usually are stripes or checks with plain dark colors. Women longyi are more colorful and bright. Men and women longyi wear in different ways of tucking them together. Who said you can’t work with skirt?  These men seem has no problem with that.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

5. Yangon – Bago Toll Gate

This is a manual toll gate, pay and get your receipts.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

6. Road crossing

Myanmar people are familiar with crossing the road, they seem to be carefree and walk fearlessly through the road. This is what you do, cross from one side to the order and stand in the middle of one street, (like the below picture). Sometimes it takes 5 to 10 mins to cross the streets because no drivers stop or give way to you.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

7. Buddhism are the majority here but you do spot a Mosque!

Over 90% are Buddhist but you also see other religion sites on the road trip –  A mosque :  There only 4% of the population of Myanmar are Muslim.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

8. Hindu Temple

Hinduism in Myanmar are even lesser, only 0.5 % of population are Hindu and most of them are Indian Myanmar. And Bago state consist the most Hindus in Myanmar.  Glad to have spotted a Hindu temple on the road trip to Bago.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

9.Baskets

Burmese use the baskets to carry their daily shopping and fresh fish. Some are in straws and some are in plastic.

10. Umbrella 

Men and women love using umbrella in Myanmar because of the frequent rain.  Morning is usually sunny but it usually rains in the afternoon.  Women’s umbrella is more fancy and some even matching with their outfit.  If you don’t know what to get in Myanmar for souvenirs to bring home, go get the “Pathein umbrellas”, available in different colors, made of paper & hand painted. Pathein is a small town west of Yangon. Pathein umbrella can be found in Scott market in Yangon.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

11. Motorbikes with more than 2 passengers are common.

Motorbikes with more than 2 passengers is common sights. Some can fit the whole family, father, mother, and few children in a motorbikes. Most don’t even wear helmets.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

12. Motorbike with plenty of goods in front

Many are not owning a car yet so the only way to transport a huge pack of stuff is using motorbike.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

13. KFC

My favorite KFC is available in the small township to Bago.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

14. Carrying Goods on Head

One of th magical sights seen in Myanmar is vendors with giant stacks of goods which were balance on their heads. Most people don’t even need a hand to steady their loads.  They can squat, sit and walk with the big plates of stuff on their head.

Myanmar : Road Trip from Yangon to Port City Bago - 14 Things to observe.

Final thoughts :

Bago is an ancient town 76 km away from Yangon.  The road trip takes about 2 hours and you will experience plenty of  interesting site along the way.  Bago has several historical sites to visit which can be done within a day.  Staying over in Bago is not necessary.

Other attractions in Bago :

  • Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha – Outdoor
  • Bago Reclining Shwethalyaung Buddha (Indoor)
  • Bago Golden God Temple : Shwemawdaw Pagoda – Myanmar Tallest Pagoda
  • 4 Seated Buddha – Kyaik Pun Pagoda
  • Bago Monk School – Kya Kha Wain Kyaung Monastery
  • The Golden Palace in Bago – Kanbawzathadi Palace
  • White Elephant in Hsin Hpyu Daw Park Yangon
  • Taukkyan War Cemetery

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17 comments

Athena Nagel (@Stuffofsuccess) October 2, 2018 - 2:01 am

I love the pick up cars – what an interesting idea. And the male skirts are so awesome – it makes sense and I love the idea. The photo opportunities in this setting are incredible.

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kumamonjeng October 2, 2018 - 12:25 pm

Dear Athena,

Thanks for your comment. The skirts for men is called ‘longyi’. Men and women wear longyi but different way of tying the knots. It is interesting to see men wearing longyi to office too.

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The Sprouting Minds October 2, 2018 - 2:07 am

This was so interesting! From the motorbikes to the morning markets, Bago sounds like a neat place to visit!

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Kathryn at QuestFor47 October 2, 2018 - 12:49 pm

What a cool trip! Though, I will say it was a bit of a shock to see something as modern as a KFC in such a rural location. And what an interesting story about the banning of the motorbikes!

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kumamonjeng October 2, 2018 - 10:51 pm

Dear Kathryn,

Luckily the banning of motorbikes only in Yangon city so when I was in the ourskirt, I started to observe motorbikes running around and can be quite messy.

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Kristi Ann October 2, 2018 - 2:35 pm

What neat sites to visit! Love all the markets!

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Cindy Gordon October 2, 2018 - 8:15 pm

That would be such an adventure! I love seeing them hustle to get that limb out of the way.

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Michelle Goth October 2, 2018 - 8:16 pm

I would love to see their morning markets. They must be pretty neat!

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kumamonjeng October 2, 2018 - 10:49 pm

Dear Michelle,

The morning market is pack with people and interesting to see how they carry their groceries. They usually balance the things on their head and carry a re-useable plastic/straw backet on their hand.

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Heather October 2, 2018 - 10:27 pm

This is so interesting! I think the motorbikes would stress me out as a driver, lol!

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Hannah Marie October 3, 2018 - 1:15 am

People seem to be really careless at streets. In some of the photos, riders don’t even wear helmets. And the streets are crowded.

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kumamonjeng October 3, 2018 - 7:59 am

Dear Hannah,

You are right, it seems people in Myanmar do not have the safety awareness. I think government has to educate their people in the road safety.

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blair villanueva October 3, 2018 - 6:31 am

Seems like picking-up cars is very similar here in Manila, even in the most urbanized area.

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kumamonjeng October 3, 2018 - 7:58 am

Dear Blair,

I would love to try out the picking up cars one day in Manila. Been to Cebu but not yet to Manila. Hope to visit soon.

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Garf October 3, 2018 - 9:56 pm

These pictures remind me of my native county, the Philippines. I miss home.

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kumamonjeng October 3, 2018 - 10:52 pm

Dear Garf,

Philippines is a beautiful country and I have been to Cebu many years ago. People are friendly and always smiling, that’s my impression of Philippines.

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Becca Wilson October 9, 2018 - 5:41 pm

This would be such a great experience. I have always wanted to have a cultural experience like this one.

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