ancient ruins
Mrauk U
A remote former capital of the Arakan Kingdom with atmospheric stone temples and pagodas rivaling Bagan but without the crowds.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Rakhine, Myanmar · Asia
Kyauktaw sits on the route: 40 minutes from Mrauk U, 36km from Mrauk U.
Kyauktaw is a town located in Rakhine, Myanmar. With a population of 19,492, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kyauktaw 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 Kyauktaw to your route.
Kyauktaw (Burmese: ကျောက်တော်မြို့ [tɕaʊʔtɔ̀ mjo̰]) is a town in northern Rakhine State, in the westernmost part of Myanmar. The famous Mahamuni Buddha image, currently at Amarapura, was originally situated near Kyauktaw, in the ruins of the old city of Dhanyawadi.
The town was captured by the Arakan Army around 12Read more
February 2024 from the Tatmadaw during the Myanmar Civil War.
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Kyauktaw is located in Rakhine, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 20.8447 latitude, 92.9753 longitude.
Kyauktaw has a population of approximately 19,492 people, making it a town in Myanmar.
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ancient ruins
A remote former capital of the Arakan Kingdom with atmospheric stone temples and pagodas rivaling Bagan but without the crowds.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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