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Mandalay, Myanmar
In Mandalay, one should make a point of visiting Monywa, situated along the banks of the Chindwin River and approximately northwest of Mandalay. It is highly recommended to admire the impressive architectural features of the Thanbuddhaya Pagoda and Pho Win Taung Cave Temple.
Your guide will commence your journey at 07:00 AM, taking you from your hotel in Mandalay to Monywa, approximately 150 kilometers away, via a driving duration of two hours. Upon arrival in Monywa, you shall proceed to explore the Pho Win Hills, characterized by a renowned sandstone cave system known as the Caves of Pho Win Taung. This extensive network comprises more than one hundred caves adorned with Buddhist statues and murals, many dating back to the 14th century.
Adjacent to this site, you shall encounter Shwe Ba Taung, featuring distinctive pavilions carved into the sandstone and meticulously filled with Buddha images. Following your exploration, you will be welcomed with a meal at a local restaurant.
Next, you shall embark on a tour to Moenyin Thanboddhay Pagoda, situated about 20 kilometers north of Monywa. This pagoda boasts an intricate central stupa housing an estimated 845 smaller stupas, surrounded by numerous Buddha images throughout its expansive courtyard.
Inside the pagoda’s patio, you shall witness an overwhelming array of Buddha images covering every available surface—over 500, 000 reportedly, showcasing the impressive craftsmanship of ancient artisans.
Additionally, within the same complex, you shall discover fascinating relief carvings depicting jatakas. Notably, there exists a colossal reclining Buddha statue at the adjacent Shwe Thar Lyaung Pagoda.
Your itinerary concludes with a visit to Aungset Kya Pagoda, Bodhitahtaung Pagoda, and Laykyun Sakkya Yattawmu Pagoda. These sites feature 1000 Bo trees, each adorned with seated Buddha images, along with a notable figure prominently represented in the form of a towering Buddha image.
Following the conclusion of these attractions, your guide will escort you back to your accommodation in Mandalay, completing your day's adventures.
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| Highlights | Explore the caves of Pho Win Taung; admire the exquisite murals within them. Visit Thanboddhay Pagoda, renowned for its intricately adorned stupa. |
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Monywa is located along the banks of the Chindwin River in Mandalay.
Monywa is approximately 150 kilometers from Mandalay.
The tour starts at 07:00 AM.
The driving duration is approximately two hours.
Visitors can admire the impressive architectural features of the Thanbuddhaya Pagoda and Pho Win Taung Cave Temple.
The cave system found near Monywa is known as the Caves of Pho Win Taung.
The Caves of Pho Win Taung are characterized by a renowned sandstone cave system and are adorned with Buddhist statues and murals dating back to the 14th century.
Other landmarks visited during the guided tour in Monywa include Shwe Ba Taung, which features distinctive pavilions carved into the sandstone and meticulously filled with Buddha images, and Moenyin Thanboddhay Pagoda, which houses an intricate central stupa.
Moenyin Thanboddhay Pagoda is known for its intricate central stupa housing an estimated 845 smaller stupas, surrounded by numerous Buddha images throughout its expansive courtyard.
An overwhelming array of Buddha images covers every available surface in the pagoda's patio, with over 500, 000 reportedly depicted.
A colossal reclining Buddha statue can be found at the adjacent Shwe Thar Lyaung Pagoda.
Additional religious structures visited during the tour include Aungset Kya Pagoda, Bodhitahtaung Pagoda, and Laykyun Sakkya Yattawmu Pagoda.
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