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Paya-amagon Destination Guide

Delve into Paya-amagon in Myanmar

Paya-amagon in the region of Mandalay is a city in Myanmar - some 164 mi or ( 264 km ) North of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Paya-amagon

Current time in Paya-amagon is now 02:15 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Phayao, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Chiang Rai, and Chiang Mai. While being here, make sure to check out Phayao . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Paya-amagon ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Mandalay Burma along the Irrawaddy River

5:38 min by HenkTraveller
Views: 703 Rating: 5.00

Mandalay is the second largest city in Myanmar (Burma) on the East bank of the Irrawaddy River. It is a busy city but it has some peaceful spots. One of them is the banks of the River where boats are ..

Myanmar 2012 - Mandalay Hill, a pilgrimage (1114)

8:19 min by Jan van Bekkum
Views: 374 Rating: 5.00

Important pilgrimage for every Buddhist. Walk up and down Mandalay hill. Every time pagodas again. Some nice clips of children and nuns. ..


BURMA 2002 view from Mandalay Hill

3:01 min by Strohkopf1
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Mandalay is the second-largest city and the last royal capital of Burma. Located 445 miles (716 km) north of Yangon on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, the city has a population of one million, a ..

Myanmar 2012 - Mingun (1134)

10:55 min by Jan van Bekkum
Views: 271 Rating: 5.00

Boat trip followed by a tour with a buffalo cart for a view of Mingun's highlights. Mingun is across the river near Mandalay in Myanmar (Burma) ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Hsinbyume Pagoda

The Hsinbyume Pagoda (also known as Myatheindan Pagoda) is a large pagoda on the northern side of Mingun in Sagaing Region, on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It is approximately 10 km northwest of Mandalay and is located in the proximity of the Mingun Pahtodawgyi. The pagoda is painted white and is modeled on the physical description of the Buddhist mythological mountain, Mount Meru.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 22.06 96.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in Burma, Places of worship in Burma, Sagaing Region, Visitor attractions in Burma

Mingun Bell

The Mingun Bell is a bell located in Mingun, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. It is located approximately 11 km north of Mandalay on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It was the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 22.05 96.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: 1810 works, Buddhism in Burma, Buddhist art and culture, Buddhist temples in Burma, Burmese culture, Individual bells, Pitched percussion

Mingun Pahtodawgyi

The Mingun Pahtodawgyi is a monumental incompleted stupa in Mingun, approximately 10 kilometers northwest of Mandalay in Sagaing Region in central Burma (Myanmar). The ruins are the remains of a massive construction project begun by King Bodawpaya in 1790 which was intentionally left unfinished. The pahtodawgyi is seen as the physical manifestations of the well known eccentricities of Bodawpaya.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 22.05 96.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Buddhist pilgrimages, Buddhist temples in Burma, Sagaing Region, Visitor attractions in Burma

Mingun

Mingun is a town in Sagaing Region, northwest Myanmar (Burma), located 11 km up the Ayeyarwady River on the west bank from Mandalay. Its main attraction is the ruined Mingun Pahtodawgyi.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 22.05 96.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Burma, Populated places in Sagaing Region

Mandalay Hill

Mandalay Hill is a 240 metre (790 ft) hill that is located to the northeast of the city centre of Mandalay in Burma. The city took its name from the hill. Mandalay Hill is known for its abundance of pagodas and monasteries, and has been a major pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries. At the top of the hill is the Sutaungpyei (literally wish-fulfilling) Pagoda.

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Located at 22.01 96.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Buddhism in Burma, Burmese culture, Hills of Burma