Location: Sagaing
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Sagaing (Burmese: စစ်ကိုင်းမြို့; MLCTS: cac kuing: mrui) is the capital of Sagaing Region (formerly Sagaing Division). Located on the Irrawaddy River, 20 km to the south-west of Mandalay on the opposite bank of the river, Sagaing, with numerous Buddhist monasteries is an important religious and monastic centre. The pagodas and monasteries crowd the numerous hills along the ridge running parallel to the river. The central pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, is connected by a set of covered staircases that run up the 240 m hill.
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1. Sagaing Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
2. U Bein Bridge
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4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By BadHomburgTraveller - Bad Homburg
We liked our excoursion to the U Bein Bridge although it is a really touristic spectacle. Lots of people gathering on the bridge or in boats on the lake. But the atmosphere when the sun slightly moves behind the bridge is absolutely nice. I think the view from the boat is better than the view from the ground and it is worth to spend the money for it.
There are plenty of restaurants aound where you can enjoy a dinner after watching the sunset.
3. U Min Thonze Caves
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Jacqui E - Midhurst, United Kingdom
We saw this at the beginning of our holiday so we were probably more impressed than we would be now having seen so many temples etc. However it is very interesting and in the shade which is a bonus when you find it very hot For the first few days. Well worth a visit
4. Innwa
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4 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By wendyanddavid536 - Solihull, United Kingdom
The best way to get round Innwa is by two person horse and cart, one person sitting up front with the driver (uncomfortable), one person sitting in the rear facing backwards (very uncomfortable!) Great fun bumping along some pretty rough roads and tracks through banana plantations to the watch tower of the now destroyed royal palace, then past various stupas, pagodas and the Maha Aung Mye Bom San Monastery.
5. Soon U Ponya Shin Paya
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4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By BroLucius - Winchester, England
This pagoda dates from the 14th century but you would hardly guess that from looking at the multi-colour, slightly gaudy, surrounds. The highlight is a very large and attractive sitting Bhudda, which will give you several attractive photos when viewed from different angles. The Bhudda's robe is wonderfully gilded and the beautiful statue must inspire those who come to contemplate and pray.
6. Mahagandayon Monastery
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3.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By Endymion K
This is a great place for visitors who have special interests in BUDDHISM because you will learn how monk's life in Myanmar. To support them, you can even make donation which will be much appreciated. The kitchen is quite interesting to have a look.
7. Kaunghmudaw Pagoda
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, New Jersey
During my journey through Myanmar, this pagoda was just as fascinating as any of the other major pagodas (Shwedagon, Shwezigon) but was far less packed with visitors. The gold pagoda resembles an egg or as folklore goes, the perfect breast of King Thalun’s wife.
I learned that unlike many of the other gold pagodas, the original color of the Kaunghmudaw Pagoda was white and was painted gold. Still, it is a magnificent site to see. As part of its unique character, this pagoda had Buddha statues that had a clear Indian/Sri Lankan influence. Note that if you wish to take photographs, you must pay a 500 kyats fee, which is about 40 cents US.
Even the vendor stands adjacent to the pagoda are low key and seem to cater primarily to the people of Myanmar. I picked up a package of sesame brittle and peanut brittle for 500 kyats apiece, which was a nice mid morning snack after viewing this pagoda. I was also fortunate to observe part of a novitiation ceremony which celebrates a young man becoming a monk.
This is a nice pagoda to visit which is a little off the beaten path.
8. Maha Myat Muni Pagoda- Mahamuni Buddha Temple
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4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Mahamuni Buddha Temple, the Great Buddhist Temple, is a major pilgrimage site. According to legend, in the lifetime of the Buddha, there were five true Buddhas, two in India, two in the Kingdom of Heaven, and the remaining one is now in the Mahamuni Temple in Manderle. The Buddha is now 16 cm thick in gold dust. Only male adherents are allowed into the temple. Female worshippers can only kneel outside the temple to pray for blessings, and many nuns dressed in pink clothes can only kneel outside to worship and beg.
Does Buddha truly believe that male worshippers should be allowed closer than female worshippers? I guess somewhat similar to the Roman Catholic church, where only males can become priests and hear confessions. Well, the times are changing. Is it maybe that Buddha recognizes that men are greater sinners, and thus draws them closer to hear their prayers?
9. Inwa Bridge
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4 based on 40 reviews
10. Nanmyin Watch Tower
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3 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By Adrian T - Perth, Australia
Best part about this was the horse and cart ride out here, which was a real experience and we loved it.
The tower itself was interesting but we could only see it from the outside as it was under repair at the time.
Still worth the trip out to see the scenery and there are other places to visit nearby.
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