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Mahabandoola Garden
This recently revamped park offers pleasant strolling in the heart of the downtown area and views of surrounding heritage buildings including City Hall , the High Court and the old Rowe & Co department store.The parks most notable feature is the Independence Monument , a 165ft
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Dargah of Bahadur Shah Zafar
A place of pilgrimage for Indians, Muslims and others interested in the history of the Raj, this functioning mosque houses the mausoleum of Indias last Mughal emperor. Bahadur Shah Zafar II was exiled to Rangoon along with his wife (who is also buried here) and family in 1858 follo
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Nathlaung Kyaung
Between Pahtothamya and Thatbyinnyu, this stubby building – the only Hindu temple remaining in Bagan – has a fascinating history. Named ‘Shrine Confining Nat’, it’s where King Anawrahta stored non-Buddhist images, particularly ones for local nat, as he tried to enforce Buddhism. Th
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Kyauk Kalap
Standing proud in the middle of a small, artificial lake is Kyauk Kalap, a tall finger of sheer rock mounted by one of the most unlikely pagodas in Myanmar. The rock offers great views of the surrounding countryside and nearby Mt Zwegabin, and is allegedly the best place to see the
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Archaeological Zone
The 32 excavation sites here date back to the Pyu era (4th to 9th centuries AD). The sites rise above Hanlin village and survey the plains for a surprising distance; archaeologists have found large, low sections of brickworks that once formed part of a wall enclosing a complex that
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Tharabar Gate
Do stop on the east side of this former entrance of the original palace site. The gate is the best-preserved remains of the 9th-century wall, and the only gate still standing. Traces of old stucco can still be seen on the gateway. On either side of the arched gateway are two niches
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Shwemawdaw Paya
A pyramid of washed-out gold in the midday haze and glittering perfection in the evening, the 376ft-high Shwemawdaw Paya stands tall and proud over the town. The stupa reaches 46ft higher than the Shwedagon in Yangon.At the northeastern corner of the stupa is a huge section of the
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Strand Hotel
Opened in 1901, and run by the famed Sarkies brothers (they also owned Raffles in Singapore and the Eastern and Oriental in Penang), this historic hotel in its early years hosted the likes of Rudyard Kipling, George Orwell and W. Somerset Maugham. The hotel was built by Turkish-Arm
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Ministers Office
This spectacular red-brick complex takes up a 6.5-hectare block but has been off limits to the public since 1962. Built in stages between 1889 and 1905, the Secretariat was the British seat of government for Burma. General Aung San and six of his colleagues were assassinated here i
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Payathonzu
Across the main road from Tayok, this complex of three interconnected shrines (the name means Three Stupas) is worth seeing for its 13th-century murals close up. It was abandoned shortly before its construction was complete. Each square cubicle is topped by a fat sikhara; a similar
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Gubyaukgyi
Situated just to the left of the road as you enter Myinkaba, Gubyaukgyi (Great Painted Cave Temple) sees a lot of visitors who are drawn by the well-preserved, richly coloured paintings inside. These are thought to date from the temple’s original construction in 1113, when Kyanzitt
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Inthein
A narrow, foliage-cloaked canal winds through the reeds to the lakeside village of Inthein (also known as Indein). The Apocalypse Now ambience evaporates somewhat when you see the waiting tourist boats and souvenir stalls, but no matter – the pagodas on the hilltop are still incred
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Kandawgyi Lake
Also known as Royal Lake, this artificial lake, built by the British as a reservoir, is most attractive at sunset, when the glittering Shwedagon is reflected in its calm waters. The boardwalk, which runs mainly along the southern and western sides of the lake, is also an ideal plac
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Kaw Ka Thawng Cave
More popular among locals than travellers, this area actually consists of three caves, only two of which are generally open to the public.Kaw Ka Thawng Cave is about 7 miles from Hpa-an along the road to Eindu. From the stall on Zaydan St in Hpa-an, hop on a pick-up truck to Eindu
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Sule Paya
It’s not every city where the primary traffic circle is occupied by a 2000-year-old golden temple. This 46m zedi, said to be older than Shwedagon Paya, is an example of modern Asian business life melding with ancient Burmese tradition.Just after the sun has gone down is the most at
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National Museum
Even though the museums collection is appallingly labelled and lit, the treasures that lie within this cavernous building deserve a viewing.The highlight is the spectacular 26ft-high, jewel-encrusted Sihasana (Lion Throne), which belonged to King Thibaw Min, the last king of Myanma
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Myauk Myo
At the northern edge of town, Hsipaw’s oldest neighbourhood has a village-like atmosphere, two delightful old teak monasteries and a collection of ancient brick stupas known locally as Little Bagan . The multifaceted wooden Madahya Monastery looks especially impressive when viewed
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Sulamani Pahto
This temple with five doorways is known as the Crowning Jewel and was constructed around 1181 by Narapatisithu. It is one of Bagan’s most attractive temples, with lush grounds (and ample vendors) behind the surrounding walls. It’s a prime example of later, more sophisticated temple
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Bawgyo Paya
Five miles west of Hsipaw, beside the Hsipaw–Kyaukme road (youll get a brief glimpse of it from the right-hand side of any Kyaukme- or Mandalay-bound bus), this pagoda is of great significance to Shan people and gets overloaded with pilgrims who arrive en masse during the annual Ba
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Saddan Cave
This huge cave is simply breathtaking. As you enter the football stadium–sized cavern you’ll be greeted by (what else?) dozens of buddha statues, a couple of pagodas and some newer clay wall carvings.Saddan Cave can be traversed only during the dry season (around November to April)
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