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Monnyingyaung Destination Guide

Delve into Monnyingyaung in Myanmar

Monnyingyaung in the region of Sagain is a city in Myanmar - some 162 mi or ( 260 km ) North of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital .

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Current time in Monnyingyaung is now 04:42 AM (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 Rai, Chiang Mai, and Ywathitgyi. While being here, make sure to check out Mae Hong Son . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Monnyingyaung ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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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 18 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in Burma, Places of worship in Burma, Sagaing Region, Visitor attractions in Burma

Burma

Burma, also known as Myanmar, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by China, Thailand, India, Laos and Bangladesh. One-third of Burma's total perimeter of 1,930 kilometres forms an uninterrupted coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Its population of over 60 million makes it the world's 24th most populous country and, at 676,578 km (261,227 sq mi), it is the world's 40th largest country and the second largest in Southeast Asia.

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Located at 22.00 96.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Burma, Countries of the Indian Ocean, Former British colonies, Former socialist republics, Least Developed Countries, Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Military dictatorship, Republics, Southeast Asian countries, States and territories established in 1948

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.

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Located at 22.06 96.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in Burma, Places of worship 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.

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Located at 22.05 96.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Burma, Populated places in Sagaing Region

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.

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Located at 22.05 96.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Buddhist pilgrimages, Buddhist temples in Burma, Sagaing Region, Visitor attractions in Burma

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