landmark
Shwezigon Pagoda
A gilded stupa in Bagan that served as the prototype for all Burmese stupas, enshrining relics of the Buddha.
2 km · about 5 min drive
AsiaMyanmarMandalay Region
Nyaung-U
Mandalay Region, Myanmar · Asia
About Nyaung-U
Nyaung-U is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Pakokku, 5km from Ananda Temple.
Nyaung-U is a town located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. With a population of 48,528, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nyaung-U 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 Nyaung-U to your route.
About Nyaung-U
Nyaung-U (Burmese: ညောင်ဦးမြို့) is the administrative town of Nyaung-U Township of Nyaung-U District in the Mandalay Region of central Myanmar. It lies on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwady River. It is just 4 kilometers away from old Bagan, a popular tourist attraction. The Shwezigon Pagoda is located there. The otherRead more
popular places in and around Nyaung-U are
Htilominlo Pagoda
Gubyaukgyi Pagoda
Ahlodawpyae Pagoda and
Hgnet Pyit Taung Hill
The town can be reached by railway, by bus and by air as it is home to Bagan-Nyaung U Airport (IATA: NYU, ICAO: VYBG). and by boat. Nyaung U is the primary air gateway to the ancient sites of Bagan and surrounding area. The airport is at an elevation of 358 feet (109 m) above mean sea level and has one runway designated 18/36 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,591 by 30 metres (8,501 ft × 98 ft).
It has a population of 48,528.
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Nyaung-U is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 21.2006 latitude, 94.9083 longitude.
What is the population of Nyaung-U?
Nyaung-U has a population of approximately 48,528 people, making it a town in Myanmar.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 48,528
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Myanmar
- Region
- Mandalay Region
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Coordinates
- 21.2006, 94.9083
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Worth the detour from Nyaung-U
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Ananda Temple
Bagan's best-preserved temple, a masterpiece of Mon architecture featuring four 9.5-meter standing Buddha statues facing the cardinal directions.
5 km · about 10 min drive
ancient ruins
Bagan
A vast archaeological zone with over 2,000 surviving Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries scattered across a dusty plain along the Irrawaddy River.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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