Kyaik Pun Pagoda
ကျိုက်ပွန်ဘုရား
Four giant seated Buddhas placed back to back on the outskirts of Bago, each about 27 meters tall and facing the four cardinal directions.
Kyaik Pun Pagoda was built in 1476 during the reign of King Dhammazedi. It consists of four seated Buddhas placed back to back, each about 27 meters tall, representing the four past Buddhas and facing the four directions. Legend holds that four Mon sisters vowed never to marry in order to guard the images. One of the statues was damaged in the 1930 earthquake and later rebuilt. The statues stand in the open air and can be walked around, which makes them great for photos. Located on the road south of Bago's city center, it is usually the first stop on a Bago day trip. Shoes must be removed.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Shwethalyaung Buddha
- Kanbawzathadi Palace
- Shwemawdaw Pagoda
- Taukkyan War Cemetery
- Kaba Aye Pagoda
- Inya Lake
- Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple
- Ngahtatgyi Buddha