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Kanywa Destination Guide

Delve into Kanywa in Myanmar

Kanywa in the region of Sagain is a city in Myanmar - some 150 mi or ( 241 km ) North of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital .

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Current time in Kanywa is now 12:26 PM (Friday) . 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: Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chittagong, and Thabyegan. While being here, make sure to check out Mae Hong Son . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kanywa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Sagaing District

Sagaing District is an administrative district in southern Sagaing Division, Burma (Myanmar). Its administrative center is the city of Sagaing.

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Located at 22.00 95.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Districts of Burma, Sagaing Region

Kaunghmudaw Pagoda

The Kaunghmudaw Pagoda (Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw; also spelled Kaung-hmu-daw) is a large pagoda on the northwestern outskirts of Sagaing in central Myanmar (Burma). Modeled after the Ruwanwelisaya pagoda of Sri Lanka, the Kaunghmudaw is known for its egg-shaped design, which stands out among more traditional-style, pyramid-shaped Burmese pagodas. The stupa's formal name Yaza Mani Sula signifies the enshrinement of Buddhist relics inside its relic chamber.

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Located at 21.93 95.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in Burma, Places of worship in Burma, Sagaing Region, Visitor attractions in Burma