Roughly half a mile northeast of the palace walls, and behind Shwegudaung hill, this graceful Mon-influenced zedi was erected in 1629 by King Thirithudhammaraza. At this later stage, stupas were built more vertically and ornately than before.
The lower half of the well-preserved 280ft zedi features a multitiered octagonal shape as at Laungbanpyauk Paya, but beyond this the bells revert to a layered circular shape mounted by a decorative hti (umbrella-like top). You’ll see brightly painted, half-kneeling giants at the west gate.
Looking over Shwegudaung hill (back to the west) Ratanamanaung offers fine views.
