Dhammayangyi Temple
The Dhammayangyi Temple is one, among the four significant monuments of Bagan. Dhammayangyi Temple is the most massive structure in Bagan which has a…
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Lawkananda Pagoda
The Lawkananda pagoda was built by King Anawrahta during his reign in 1059. The pagoda has enshrined the Buddha’s tooth relic in Bagan. The…
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MYANMAR EDUCATION SYSTEM The education system of Myanmar is operated by the Ministry of Education. Universities and professional institutes from upper Myanmar and lower…
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THE TOUNGOO DYNASTIES IN MYANMAR The King Mingyinyo founded the First Toungoo Dynasty (1486–1599) at Toungoo, south of Ava, towards the end of the…
Read storyMine Thauk Market
Usually the market is open after every 5 days. A large and bustling market where one can find a real local atmosphere with a…
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This beach lies 24 km south of Kyaikkami and 16 km south-west of Thanbyuzayut, Mon State. It is a very wide, brown-sand beach that…
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This island is also known as the white sand island. About 15 minutes walk to the ferry boat stand from your hotels. 25 mintues…
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This small town is about 14km south of Pyay. There are two famous pagodas in this town. The Shwemyethman Paya and the Shwenattaung Paya.…
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King Bodawpaya dedicated a big bronze bell near the Mingun Cedi at Mingun on the west bank of the Ayeyawaddy River, facing Mandalay. The…
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The Bogyoke Aung San Market is situated in the heart of Yangon, on Bogyoke Aung San Road. The name of this road was also…
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The Atumashi Monastery is located at the North Eastern part of the Mandalay Palace. Its only about 10 minutes drive from the royal palace.…
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The Mingalar Zedi Pagoda or the “Blessing Stupa” lies close to the Ayeyarwaddy River Bank. The Pagoda was built in 1277 by King Narathihapati.…
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