Delve into Chaukkan in Myanmar
Chaukkan in the region of Mandalay is located in Myanmar - some 117 mi or ( 189 km ) North-West of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital .
Local time in Chaukkan is now 02:05 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chittagong, Agartala, and Singu. While being here, you might want to check out Mae Hong Son . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Chaukkan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Stefanos in Myanmar (No 1) My trip in Bagan
Bagan, the ancient royal capital of Myanmar, is one of Buddhism's three greatest monuments, along with Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Borobadur in Indonesia. Bagan is a land of myriad centuries-old pagoda ..
BURMA : Nyaung u and Bagan 2010
Bagan- formerly Pagan, is an ancient city in the Mandalay Division of Burma.The ruins of Bagan cover an area of 16 square miles (41 km2). The majority of its buildings were built in the 11th century t ..
Temples of Bagan Erics's photos around Nyaung U, Myanmar (bagan popular good luck temples)
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Myanmar 2012 - Flight Nyaung U to Yangon (1210)
Flight from Nyaung U to Yangon. Shots of the aircraft arrival anf handling on the small airfield in Myanmar (Burma) ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Nyaung-U District
Nyaung-U is a district of the Mandalay Division in central Burma.
Located at 21.08 95.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Nyaung U Airport
Nyaung U Airport is an airport located in Nyaung-U (or Nyaung Oo), a town in the Mandalay Region, Burma (Myanmar). It is the primary air gateway to the city of Bagan and surrounding areas. It also known as Nyaung Oo Airport or Bagan Nyaung Oo Airport.
Located at 21.18 94.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Shwezigon Pagoda Bell
The Shwezigon Pagoda Bell is a temple bell located at the Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar. The 3423 kg bell was dedicated to the pagoda by King Bayinnaung of Toungoo Dynasty in 1557. The inscriptions on the bell in Burmese, Mon, and Pali describe the important events of the first six years of his reign.
Located at 21.18 94.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Dhammayangyi Temple
Dhammayangyi Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. Largest of all the temples in Bagan, the Dhammayan as it is popularly known was built during the reign of King Narathu (1167-1170). Narathu, who came to the throne by assassinating his father Alaungsithu and his elder brother, presumably built this largest temple to atone for his sins. The Dhammayangyi is the widest temple in Bagan, and is built in a plan similar to that of Ananda Temple.
Located at 21.16 94.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Htilominlo Temple
Htilominlo Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), in Burma/Myanmar, built during the reign of King Htilominlo (also known as Nandaungmya) in 1211. The temple is three stories tall, with a height of 46 metres (150 feet), and built with red brick. It is also known for its elaborate plaster moldings. On the first floor of the temple, there are four Buddhas that face each direction. The temple was damaged in the 1975 earthquake and subsequently repaired.
Located at 21.18 94.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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