Landmarks of myanmar

3. Mingun Paya
Less than 7 miles from the historical capital of Mandalay is the town of Mingun, home to the famous
Myanmar landmark of Mingun Paya, also known as Mingun Pahtodawgyi and Mingun Pagoda. A massive
structure on the west bank of the Ayeyarwady River, the Mingun Paya was constructed by slaves and prisoners
under the orders of King Bodawpaya in 1790. Intended to be a Buddhist stupa, the temple was left unfinished for
reasons debated by historians. One legend says that the structure was not completed because an astrologer warned
that the king would die at its completion. Another story says that the temple was left unfinished because it was too
large to be completed. Its girth is more than 450 feet, and its height is 162 feet; historical evidence predicts that if
the temple had been completed, it would stand at over 500 feet tall.

4. Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon, the heart of Yangon, is the most profoundly honouredpagoda in the
country and interesting history behind. According to the legend, the Shwedagon Pagoda was
constructed during thetime of the Buddha which is more than 2,500 years ago and where the holy
hair relics of the Buddha were enshrined. Towering to a height of 326 feet (100 meters) above the
city, Shwedagon Pagoda is the famous landmarknoticeable from miles around. It is one of the
wonders of the world and the most revered pagoda in Southeast Asia.

5. KyiteHteeYoe Pagoda (The Golden Rock)
Golden Rock, in Myanmar languageknown as KyiteHteeYoe Pagoda is one of the
breath-takingand also a sacred place for Myanmar people. It is locatedin Mon State and perched
on the highest mountainof Paunglaung mountainrange. To travel to KyiteHteeYoe pagoda, it will
take a 4-hour drive from Yangon, where it will proceed in an open truck uphill to hermit hill. The
rock and the pagoda are at the top of mountain.

6. BAGAN
Bagan, in the past which was known as Pagan, is the place where the heart of the
country ancient architecturelies. It is located in the upper part of Myanmar and is the
capital of Myanmar’s first dynasty. More than 2,000 temples and stupas are located in the
area and can be found along the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady river spreading in 42
square kilometers of a dessertlike plain geographicallocation.

7. MANDALAY
Mandalay is located between one ofthe most historical Ayeyarwady river and the Shan
state. In other words, the location itself is the central ofMyanmar geographically which leads the
city to become the economic hub of Upper Burma and consideredthe centerof Myanmar culture.
The unique culture of Mandalay city is the transportationmethod of how people travel.

8. INLE LAKE
Inle, locatedin the Shan Hills in Myanmar is a freshwater lake with numerous villages
against the foggy mountain ranges. The weather of Inle Lake differs from other placesin the
countryas the air is a bit cooler and drier. The unique culturewhich visitorscan find in Inle Lake
is, fishermen have tendencyto row boats using their legs and it is also a part of the Inle tradition
itself.

9. MRAUK U
Mrauk U, is an ancient city and situated in Rakhine State,Myanmar and it is also
one of the most important site for archaeologiststo observe different artifactsin the area.
Mrauk U lies Eastern Kaladan River and is surrounded by hills in both northern and
southern part.

10. PUTAO
Putao is located in Kachin State, Myanmar which is also the northernmost town
of Kachin State. It was once the site of World War II British Fort Hertz. Transportationto
get to Putao has a bit of constraintas getting to Putao by road is only available during
summer, however; it is accessibleyear round by air if there are enough visitors/tourists
group to justify a plane.

11. NGWE SAUNG Beach
Ngwe Saung beach is situated nearYangon city and it can be reachedwithin a 5-hour
drive from Yangon. The beach itself is approximately 9 miles long and one of the longestbeach in
South East Asia and newly opened beach in Ayeyarwaddy delta region interconnectedwith the
Andaman Sea. Moreover, Ngwe Saung is located a bit south of Ngapali which is also another
popularbeach resorts in Myanmar.