Touring Kapin in Myanmar
Kapin in the region of Bago is a city located in Myanmar - some 156 mi or ( 251 km ) South of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital city .
Time in Kapin is now 11:13 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Mae La Noi, Lampang, Khun Yuam, Chiang Mai, and Ywathit. Being here already, consider visiting Mae La Noi . Check out our recommendations for Kapin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Moe Yin Gyi Reservoir
Moe Yin Gyi Reservoir is a reservoir in the Bago Division in southern-central Burma. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:17|34|44|N|96|35|39|E| | |name= }}, north of Pyagyi and Bago. The reservoir was built in 1978 and 11 years later the area became part of the Moe Yin Gyi Reserve. The small town of Pyinbongyi lies on the western side of the lake.
Located at 17.58 96.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
National Highway 8 (Burma)
National Highway 8 (NR8) is the most important highway of southeastern Burma. It connects Payagyi to Myeik. The highway is joined by National Highway 1 in Payagyi at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:17|28|27|N|96|31|39|E| | |name= }}. At Thaton, it joins National Road 85. The highway then continues south and ends on the coast at Myeik at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:12|26|32|N|98|35|43|E| | |name= }}.
Located at 17.47 96.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Bago District
Bago District is a district of the Bago Division in central Burma (Myanmar). The capital lies at Bago.
Located at 17.73 96.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Shwemawdaw Paya
The Shwemawdaw Paya is a stupa located in Bago, Myanmar. It is often referred to as the Golden God Temple. At 375 feet in height, the Shwemadaw holds the record for the tallest pagoda in the country although the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is usually credited as the tallest pagoda in Myanmar (at 98 meters - approximately 321.5 ft). Shwemadaw, along with the Shwedagon and Kyaiktiyo, are famous Mon pagodas.
Located at 17.34 96.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
Shwethalyaung Buddha
The Shwethalyaung Buddha is a reclining Buddha in the west side of Bago (Pegu), Burma (Myanmar). The Buddha, which has a length of 55 m (180 ft) and a height of 16 m (52 ft), is the second largest Buddha in the world, after the 74 m reclining Buddha in Dawei (Tavoy). The Buddha is believed to have been built in 994, during the reign of Mon King Migadepa. It was lost in 1757 when Pegu was pillaged.
Located at 17.34 96.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 32 km away
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