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Taungnyun Destination Guide

Touring Taungnyun in Myanmar

Taungnyun in the region of Bago is located in Myanmar - some 154 mi or ( 247 km ) South of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Taungnyun

Time in Taungnyun is now 01:30 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Lampang, Chiang Mai, Wito Ywama, Thayagon, and Sitpinzeik. Being here already, consider visiting Lampang . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Taungnyun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Mo Mo, Yumiko, Chomar, Moe Moe (12 April 2009)

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May May's 75th Birthday Offering Swan at 10 Mile Monle, Bago to over 1400 yawgi on 12 April 2009, Sunday. Mo Mo, Yumiko, Chomar, Moe Moe and other attendants ..

Offering Swan for May May's 75th Birthday at 10 Mile Monle Meditation Center, Bago (12 April 2009)

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Offering Swan (Lunch) for May May's 75th Birthday at 10 Mile Monle Meditation Center, Bago to over 1400 Yawgi on Sunday 12 April 2009. (According to Monle Practice, all meals are for only vegetarians ..


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Interesting facts about this location

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= }}.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 17.47 96.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Roads in Burma

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 17.58 96.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Bago Region, Lakes of Burma

Bago District

Bago District is a district of the Bago Division in central Burma (Myanmar). The capital lies at Bago.

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Located at 17.73 96.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Bago District, Bago Region

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.

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Located at 17.34 96.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in Burma, Pagodas

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.

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Located at 17.34 96.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in Burma