Myanmar

The Ratanabon Pagoda was built by Minkhamaung and his chief queen Shin Htway in A.D 1612. The main edifice is circular at the base, measures…

The is a two storey building dedicated to the Mon history of the region. The exhibits are displayed downstairs while reading rooms are upstairs. The…

The essential building for Buddhist Order is no doubt that of Sima or Ordination Hall. It is one of the Simas built by King Dhammazeddi…

The Shwe Chet Thoe Pagoda was built by king Alaung Hpaya. The site of the pagoda was where U Aung Zeyar (the King) was born…

The Kabar Aye Pagoda is located on Kabar Aye Road, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The name “Kaba Aye” in Myanmar means “World Peace” to which…

The Kyauktawgyi Pagoda is located near the southern entry to Mandalay Hill. Kyauktawgyi meaning the Great Marble Buddha Image in Myanmar. The Kyauktawgyi Pagoda was…

The Leaning Tower of Inwa is 27 meter (90 feet) high masonry Watch Tower, the Nan Myint. It is that remains of the palace built…

The Htilominlo Temple is situated in Nyaung U and Wetkyi-In Region of Bagan. The temple is about 1.5 km northeast of Bagan. This large temple…

MYANMAR SUBDIVISIONS Myanmar is divided into seven states and seven divisions. The divisions are predominantly Bamar. The states, in essence, are divisions which are home…

MYANMAR NATIONAL FLAG The Myanmar flag was accredited on March 2 nd , 1974. The flag of Myanmar is rectangular in shape and the background…

The Pindaya Caves, located next to the town of Pindaya ,Shan State, Myanmar (formerly Burma) are a Buddhist pilgrimage site and a tourist attraction located…

The Sakkyar Man Aung Pagoda was buit by King Sri Suddhamma Raja in A.D 1693. It is located in the south of Yadanar Man Aung…