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Salay

Salay
info Salay is about 120km from Bagan to the south. Kyauk Padaung and Chauk are the towns on the way to Salay from Bagan. It is a day-trip from Bagan. Salay is a popular place in Myanmar because it is the historic home of the famous Salay U Ponya, a Bagan Era writer/poet whose work are well-known all over the country.
 

Naga Pwek Volcano

Naga Pwek Volcano
info This mountain is located in Minbu, central Myanmar. It is a unique geological site. It is called “Naga Pwek Taung” (Mountain where the Dragon Breathes).
 

Man Paya (Man Pagoda)

Man Paya (Man Pagoda)
info Man Paya is located in Salay. the largest lacquer Buddha image in Myanmar. said to date back to 13th Century.
 

Sandalwood Kyaung Dawyar Pagoda

Sandalwood Kyaung Dawyar Pagoda
info It is located in Pwintbyu Township. Minbu District. Magway Region. It was said that Buddha and five hundred Arahatas in Sasana Sakarit 124 (610 BC) come to Sandalwood Monastery to preach Dhamma to the disciples.
 

Pakhangyi (Ancient City)

Pakhangyi (Ancient City)
info The ancient Pakhangyi city is situated in Yesagyo Township. Pakokku District. Magway Region in central Myanmar. There are about 382 ancient monumental buildings in the old city of Pakhangyi.
 

Shwe Ku Pagoda

Shwe Ku Pagoda
info Shwe Ku Pagoda is one of the famous pagodas in Pakokku. It is famous for its wood carving and housing a Buddha image seated on a lotus throne.
 

Shwe Tant Tit Tharakhan Buddha Image

 
Shwe Tant Tit Tharakhan Buddha Image
info It is situated near Pakokku. The height of the Tharakhan Buddha image is only about 4 fingers width (Let Lay Thit) and with the elephant throne (Hsinkhan Palin).
 

Yoke Sone Kyaung

Yoke Sone Kyaung
info Yoke Sone Kyaung was constructed of wood in AD 1882. Very beautiful artistic woodcarvings are visible together with ancient Buddha images and utensils of the 19th Century Yadanabon period. and of U Pone Nya. the famous author and poet.
 

Shwesettaw Pagoda

Shwesettaw Pagoda
info A pair of Buddha’s Footprints are located in Settawya, a forest retreat at 34 miles (55km) distant west of Minbu on the opposite bank of Magway. The Footprints are well preserved and shrines were constructed neatly. The site is on the Mann Creek.
 

Ancient pagodas

Ancient pagodas
Credit photos: https://www.facebook.com/ei.tone.33865/posts/809727529417488
 

Thiho Shin Pagoda

Thiho Shin Pagoda
info Thiho Shin is one of the most famous pagodas in Pakokku. built by King Alaungsithu. The pagoda contains an image presented by the King of Ceylon some 800 years ago and the image is one of the most revered in Myanmar.
 

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