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Sights in Myanmar

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sights in Myanmar : the essentials
Universities in Sagaing
Sitagu International Buddhist Academy
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Myanmar is trying to position itself as the quintessential Buddhist country worldwide. The sheer amount of temples helps to perpet
Historical Monuments in Bagan
Nat Taung Monastery
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Among the eight people in our group, we all decided to hire a taxi to take us on a day trip to the Old Bagan. One of the first pla
Temples in Bago
Kyaik Pun Pagoda
In Kyaik Pun Paya Temple there are four seated Buddhas about 700 years old. The site includes nothing more, so it may be missable
Temples in Sagaing
Umin Thounzeh (Sagaing Hill)
Thounzeh Umin Temple, Sagaing Hill, overlooks the back of this mountain. There are steps leading to the first part of the temple,
Historical Monuments in Yangon
Temples in Mandalay
Kuthodaw Pagoda
(4)
In the city of Mandalay one can enjoy a quiet walk around Kuthdaw Gyi Pagoda. From the bus it caught our attention for its charm a
Temples in Bago
Shwethalyaung Buddha
(1)
The reclining Buddha at Shwe Tha Lyaung is very old. An interesting story told in the murals that adorn the back of the Buddha an
Historical Monuments in Hpakan
Cave of Saddar
(1)
A spectacular cave in Hpa An, in Kayin State, southeast of Myanmar. Crossing the great cave you reach a small lake that is divided
Temples in Bagan
Htilominlo Temple
(2)
The temple is situated between "Old Bagan" and "Nyaung Oo". It was built in about the year 1218. It consists of a two-story buildi
Temples in Bagan
Historical Monuments in Bagan
(1)
Temples in Bago
Maha Kalyani Sima
The temple of Maha Kalyani Sima is in front of the huge reclining Buddha of Myatha Luoung. There are 4 standing Buddhas. Next door
Temples in Bago
Hintha Gon Paya (pagoda)
This ancient pagoda is on top of a mountain that, they say, was an island where everything was covered by water. Hintha Gon Paya h
Statues in Bago
Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha
The reclining Buddha at Lyaung Tha Mya is a visual treat. A very new site, built in 2001 on the remains of what was once an ancien
Temples in Bago
Mohazedi Paya (pagoda)
The stupa (temple) Paya Mohazedi is the largest and oldest (450 years old), but there is nothing around it, as there is in Shwemaw
Temples in Bago
Chinese Temple in Kuang Yeeng
This Chinese temple is located on the outskirts of Bago, and is very different from other typical Burmese temples. Both paintings
Temples in Bago
Monastery Kha Khat Way
This monastery in Bago is one of the 3 largest of Myanmar. About 1,200 monks in this monastery housed in Buddhist times when stude
Temples in Bagan
Gawdawpalin Temple - Bagan
The construction of this temple, in Old Bagan, began in the 11th century by King Narapatisithu, and was finished by his son Htilom