Kyaikmaraw Pagoda
The Kyaikmaraw Pagoda is located 24km south east of Mawlamyine. The famous of the town is Kyaikmaraw Pagoda. The main Buddha image sits in…
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Mon state
Overview of Mon State Captital : MAW-LA-MYINE Population : Over 2.46 million Area : 4748 sq.miles How to get there: By air, cruise, train, car Places of interest 1. Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda (the Holy Rock)…
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