Explore Taunggya in Myanmar
Taunggya in the region of Sagain is a town in Myanmar - some 172 mi or ( 276 km ) North of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital city .
Current time in Taunggya is now 04:12 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chittagong, Aizawl, and Yinban Anauk. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Mae Hong Son . Where to go and what to see in Taunggya ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Laykyun Sekkya
The Laykyun Setkyar is the second tallest statue in the world at 116 metres . This statute of Gautama Buddha stands on a 13.5 metres throne located in the village of Khatakan Taung, near Monywa, Myanmar. Construction began in 1996 and was completed on 21 February 2008. It was built by the Chief Abbot Ven. Nãradã, who died on the 22nd of November, 2006.
Located at 22.08 95.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Monywa District
Monywa District is an administrative district in southern Sagaing Division, Burma (Myanmar). Its administrative center is the city of Monywa.
Located at 22.12 95.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Chaung-U
Chaung-U is a town in central Myanmar. It is located in Monywa District, Sagaing Division. It is the principal town of Chaung-U township. In the Bagan dynasty, when King Popa Saw Rahan (also known as King Taungthugyi) governed the country, it was named "San Tauk Village". It was a large village where some different natives of the Union of Myanmar, like kayin, shan and lawah(wah) natives, lived warmly together. Then, King Kyansit founded the city gathering ten villages together, e.
Located at 21.96 95.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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