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Wan Pyi-yi Destination Guide

Discover Wan Pyi-yi in Myanmar

Wan Pyi-yi in the region of Shan is a place located in Myanmar - some 109 mi or ( 176 km ) North-East of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital .

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Local time in Wan Pyi-yi is now 02:32 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Phayao, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Wan Pa-pan. When in this area, you might want to check out Phayao . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Wan Pyi-yi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Taunggyi

Taunggyi, is the capital of Shan State, Myanmar. Taunggyi has an estimated population of 205,000 as of 2010, making it the fifth largest city in Myanmar, and is at an elevation of 4,712 feet above sea level. The name Taunggyi means "huge mountain" in the Burmese language, and is named after the ridge on the east of the city, part of the Shan Hills system, whose prominent high point is called Taung-chun or "The Spur. " Locally this spur is popularly known as Phaya Taung.

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Located at 20.78 97.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Tags: Populated places in Taunggyi District, Taunggyi Township, Township capitals of Burma

Taunggyi University

Taunggyi University, located in Taunggyi, is the main university in Shan State, Myanmar. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs in liberal arts and sciences.

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Located at 20.76 97.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
Tags: Arts and Science universities in Burma, Buildings and structures in Shan State, Universities and colleges in Burma, Universities and colleges in Shan State