OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST _Mrauk - U _Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda _Mawlamyine _Mogok _Lashio  

Mrauk - U

This 15th century ancient city of Rakhine Kingdom is known for its old temples with wall paintings of Indian fluence. The Mahamuni Shrine, one of the famous pagodas in Myanmar, is situated 30 km from Mrauk U. Shittaung Pagoda: meaning 80000 Pagodas is located half mile from the city. It was built by the great King Minbagyi during A.D 1535. Koethaung Pagoda: meaning 90000 pagodas. It was built by Min Thaikkha during A.D 1553. Dukkanthein Pagoda: It was used as an Ordination Hall before but now it is an interesting place to visit. Andawthein Shrine: Meaning the tooth relic of Buddha. It was built by Min Hla Raza during A.D 1521. Laymyetnha Pagoda: meaning four faces or sides. King Min Saw Mon built this pagoda during A.D 1430. Other interest site to see in Mrauk U.

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Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda

This mystical pagoda stands on a gold gilded boulder, precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 1100 m above sea-level. It is an 11 km up-hill climb for the hikers from Kinpun base camp. There are many legends about the pagoda and the “nats” or “spirits”.

 

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Mawlamyine

A charming town, is the capital of Mon State, situated at the mouth of the Thanlwin River (Salween River). Sites to see in Mawlamyine are Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Uzena Pagoda, Caves of Kawgoon and Payon, famous for its countless Buddha images, stalagmites and stalactites.

 

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Mogok

Known as the Gems City, is some 115 km north-east of Mandalay. Myanmar rubies, sapphires and emeralds and other precious stones are mined in Mogok area. Only packaged tours with special permission are allowed to visit Mogok.

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Lashio

It is a trading town in Northern Shan State, accessible by road from Mandalay. From Lashio, the famous Burma Road, built by the British before the War, intersects with Ledo Road leading into the Yunnan Province.'

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