Monywa

Monywa

Monywa is a city in Sagaing Division, Myanmar, located 136 km north-west of Mandalay on the eastern bank of the Chindwin River. It is along the Mandalay-Budalin branch railway line but is best reached by bus as the road from Mandalay is in reasonably good shape.

Monywa is a major trade center for agricultural produce from the surrounding Chindwin Valley, especially beans, orange pulses and jiggery (palm sugar). In addition, the local industry includes mills for the production of cotton, flour, noodles, and edible oils. Monywa's rough cotton blankets are famous throughout Myanmar. Other regional crafts include bamboo and reed products, bullock carts and agricultural implements.

Major attractions

• Thanboddhay Pagoda - The major tourist attraction in Monywa is the Thanboddhay Pagoda, it dates from 1303, although it was reconstructed in 1939. It is said to contain over 500,000 images of Buddha.

The entrance with 2 large elephants of Thanboddhay Pagoda	Thanboddhay Pagoda
Inside the Thanboddhay Pagoda

 

• Twin Taung (or) Twin Hill - It is a hill in Budalin Township about 3 kms east of the river. It is about 200 meters above the surrounding area. It has a deep lake on top of it. This lake is full of Spirulina, which becomes a medical product of Myanmar.
   

• Shwe Guni Pagoda - About 20km east to the town, there is a 33 meters high Buddha image dating from the 14th century.
   

• Kyaukka Village - This village is just beyond Shwe Guni Pagoda. It is the main center for the crafting of lacquerware since the Konbaung Era.
  
   

 

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