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Nan Paya
Just south of Manuha Paya by dirt road, this shrine is said to have been used as Manuha’s prison, although there is little evidence supporting the legend. In this story the shrine was originally Hindu, and captors thought using it as a prison would be easier than converting it to a
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Anisakan Falls
About 1.5 miles north of Anisakan village, the plateau disappears into an impressively deep wooded amphitheatre, its sides ribboned with several waterfalls . The most impressive of these is the gorgeous three-step Dat Taw Gyaik whose last stage thunders into a shady splash pool bes
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Shwe Baw Kyune
At first glance this monastery looks 20th-century. Historians, though, say it was built in the 13th century while monastic fables suggest it was founded two millennia ago when an Indian prince turned up with seven holy bone fragments of the Buddha. These are now encased within smal
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Shwesandaw Paya
Bagan’s most famous sunset-viewing spot, the Shwesandaw is a graceful white pyramid-style pagoda with steps leading past five terraces to the circular stupa top, with good 360-degree views. It’s located roughly midway between Thatbyinnyu and Dhammayangyi. Its top terrace is roomy,
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Kyaikkami
Located 5.5 miles northwest of Thanbyuzayat, Kyaikkami was a small coastal resort and missionary centre known as Amherst during the British era. The town is an atmospheric seaside destination, although you’ll probably not do any swimming at the rocky and rather muddy beach. Instead
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Bagan
Little of the history of Salay’s 103 ruins is known outside a small circle of Myanmar archaeologists working with limited funds. It is said that most of the monuments in Salay weren’t royally sponsored, but were built by the lower nobility or commoners, hence there’s nothing on the
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Shwesandaw Paya & Around
Set on top of a hill in the town centre, the stunning Shwesandaw Paya (and the surrounding pagodas and monasteries) is not only Pyay’s major point of interest, but also one of the country’s biggest Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Just over 3 feet taller than the main zedi at Yangon’s Sh
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Shwezigon Paya
This golden stupa rises photogenically above the overgrown southwest corner of Inwas city walls. The best view is from across the moat, especially in Septemer when the water level is high. Main access is from the northwestern city gate but at the back of the associated monastry the
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Mother Spirit of Popa Nat Shrine
Before climbing Popa Taung Kalat, drop by the tiger-guarded shrine in the village at the foot of the mountain (just across from the steps guarded by elephant statues – there are loads of critters around here). Inside you’ll find a display extending left and right from an inner hall
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Shwethalyaung Buddha
Legend has it that this gorgeous reclining buddha was built by the Mon king Mgadeikpa in the 10th century. Measuring 180ft long and 53ft high, the monuments little finger alone extends 10ft.Following the destruction of Bago in 1757, the huge buddha was overgrown by jungle and not r
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Shwemokhtaw Paya
Looming with grace over Pathein is the golden bell of the Shwemokhtaw Paya.The hti consists of a topmost layer made from 14lb of solid gold, a middle tier of pure silver and a bottom tier of bronze; all three tiers are gilded and reportedly embedded with a total of 829 diamond frag
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Mahamuni (Bahaman) Paya
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Central Market
Sample Pyin Oo Lwin’s famous (if seasonal) strawberries and other fruit, fresh, dried or as jams and wine. Also has cheap Western clothes and longyi . There are tailors on the 1st floor if you need alterations or something knocked up.
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Ngahtatgyi Paya
Virtually across the street from Chaukhtatgyi Paya is a gorgeous 46ft-tall seated Buddha image at the Ngahtatgyi Paya. Sitting in calm gold and white repose with a healthy splash of precious stones to boot, it’s one of the most impressive sitting buddhas in southern Myanmar. In fac
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Shwe In Bin Kyaung
If you want a place for quiet meditation in Mandalay, you couldn’t find a better spot than this beautifully carved teak monastery. Commissioned in 1895 by a pair of wealthy Chinese jade merchants, the central building stands on tree-trunk poles and the interior has a soaring dark m
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Theindawgyi Paya
The city’s most venerated Buddhist temple, Theindawgyi Paya sits on a ridge overlooking the city and harbour. A beautiful, Mon-style ordination hall of wood, brick and stucco contains an impressive painted and carved ceiling, a ‘European pose’ buddha towards the front entry, 28 sma
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Moat & Fortress Walls
Viewable only from the outside, a 230ft-wide moat and well over 4 miles of crenellated 26ft-high walls form a vast square around the site of the former Mandalay fortress/citadel. Reconstructed in the original 1857 style, the walls are punctuated at regular intervals with gatetowers
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Meilamu Paya
Situated next to the Nga Moe Yeik creek, this Disneyland-ish pagoda is a hoot. Large-than-life 3D stucco depictions of the Buddhas life and practice litter the compound. Search out the giant crocodile housing a gallery depicting the legend of Mei La Mu, the girl born from a mangrov
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Bagaya Kyaung
Despite unpromising red corrugated roofing, this lovely 1834 teak monastery is Inwa’s most memorable individual attraction. Its supported on 267 teak posts, the largest 60ft high and 9ft in circumference, creating a prayer hall that’s cool, dark and feels genuinely ancient. Stained
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Chaukhtatgyi Paya
Housed in a large metal-roofed shed, this beautiful 65m-long reclining Buddha is hardly publicised at all even though its larger than a similar well-known image in Bago. The statues placid face is topped by a crown encrusted with diamonds and other precious stones. Close to the Bud
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