Thayekhittaya
This is an ancient capital of Pyu Kingdom which flourished between 5th to 9th century known as Thayekhittaya (Sriksetra). The ruins are hidden behind…
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Zabu Simee Pagoda
This pagoda was built by U Hpo Mya & Mai Palaung, the parents of Queen Khin Yum San, the Chief Queen of King Alaung…
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The Koe Htat Gyi is located on Bargayar Road, Sanchaung Township, Yangon. The Koe Htat Kyi (or) the nine storey pagoda is another enormous…
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The pagoda and its ancillary pavilion are located near the top of Mandalay Hill, the holy hill from which the Buddha reportedly predicted that…
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The Ananda Oakkyaung Monastery is located in Old Bagan. It was built during A.D 1137. Ananda Okkyaung Monastery simply meaning Brick Monastery. This is…
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The Hgnet Pyit Taung Temple is located in Nyaugn U & Wet Kyi In region. The legend says that it is here that king…
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MYANMAR ECONOMY The country is one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia, suffering from decades of stagnation, mismanagement and isolation. Burma’s GDP grows…
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THE MON – SHAN – TAI The humans lived in the region that is now Myanmar as early as 11,000 years ago, but the…
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The Phaungdawoo Pagoda is Situated in Inle Lake, one of the most dazzling and magical places in Asia. It is held on a grand…
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The ancient city of Wethali was founded by King Dvan Sandra in 327 A.D. It is about 8 km to the north of Mrauk…
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This is the largest inland lake in Southeast Asia. It is located in Mohnyin Township in the Kachin State of Myanmar. The lake measures…
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The Shwesandaw Pagoda is well known in Pyay. The Pagoda is situated on the eastern bank of Irrawaddy river and Myanmar’s most venerated structure…
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