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Shwedagon Pagoda
A gilded 99-meter stupa in Yangon, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Yangon, Myanmar · Asia
Hlegu is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ohn Hne Kone, 26km from Shwedagon Pagoda.
Hlegu is a town located in Yangon, Myanmar. With a population of 38,757, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hlegu sits in Myanmar. It's in the Asia/Yangon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hlegu to your route.
Hlegu (Burmese: လှည်းကူး, pronounced [l̥ɛ́ɡú]) is the capital of Hlegu District in northern Yangon Region, Myanmar about 45 km north-east of Yangon city. It is located on both sides of the Ngamoyeik River. Hlegu is also the administrative seat of Hlegu Township and has five urban wards.
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Hlegu is located in Yangon, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 17.0957 latitude, 96.2206 longitude.
Hlegu has a population of approximately 38,757 people, making it a town in Myanmar.
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A gilded 99-meter stupa in Yangon, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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