Shitthaung Temple
Shitthaung or “temple of the 80,000 Buddhas” was built by one of the most powerful kings of the Mrauk-Oo Dynasty, called by the people,…
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Reclining Buddha Image
The world’s largest reclining Buddha Image is under construction at Win Sein Taw Ya Forest, situated 29 km south of Mawlamyine. The Buddha Image…
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The Shwemawdaw or ‘Great Golden God Pagoda’ of Bago has been growing for more than 1000 years. This structure can be seen from some…
Read storyBodhi Tahtaung and Po Khaung Taung
The Po Khaung Taung, a small range of hills in the Monywa area. There you will see more unusual sights not found in other…
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This structure is located in the center of Yangon, at the junction of Sule Pagoda Road and Mahabandoola Road, Kyauktada Township. This 48 meter…
Read storyAllied War Memorial
The Allies had established the Allied War Memorial Cemeteries all over the world. There were 3 Allied War Memorial Cemeteries in Myanmar, Htauk Kyant,…
Read storyPwe Kauk Fall
The Pwe Kauk Fall is about 8km from town. It is also called Hampshire Falls in British times. It’s a very pleasant picnic spot.
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Myoe Daung Kyaung or Myo Daung Monastery means the Monastery at the corner of the city. It was the main monastery building in Bagan,…
Read storySeinnyat Nyima and Seinnyet Ama Temples
The two close temples are located in the Myinkaba region, next to the Bagan – Chauk highway. Built by Seinnyet Queen sisters. The “Seinnyet…
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