Payagyi Temple
This temple is situated in the centre of town and features a large plain shed supported by pillars decorated with glass mosaic. A large…
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Rakhine state
Travel information about Rakhine state Capital : SITTWE Population : Over 2.7 million Area : 14200 sq.miles How to get there: By air, cruise, car Places of interest 1. Mrauk-U (the ancient Kingdom of…
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According to Rakhine chronicles, Lord Buddha in his life time visited the city of Dhannyawadi (Grain Blessed) in 554 B.C. The Rakhine king Sandar…
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