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Shwezigon Pagoda
A gilded stupa in Bagan that served as the prototype for all Burmese stupas, enshrining relics of the Buddha.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Magway, Myanmar · Asia
Pakokku is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Nyaung-U, 29km from Ananda Temple.
Pakokku is a city located in Magway, Myanmar. With a population of 126,938, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Pakokku 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 Pakokku to your route.
Thihoshin Pagoda (Burmese: သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်စေတီ) is a famous Buddhist pagoda in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar. The pagoda was initiated and offered by King Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama), king of Sri Lanka, who reigned until 1110. It was completed during the reign of King Alaungsithu (1090-1167). A pagoda festival is heldRead more
every year between May and June, from the 8th to 10th waxing days of the Burmese month of Nayon.
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Pakokku is located in Magway, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 21.3349 latitude, 95.0844 longitude.
Pakokku has a population of approximately 126,938 people, making it a city in Myanmar.
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A gilded stupa in Bagan that served as the prototype for all Burmese stupas, enshrining relics of the Buddha.
26 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Bagan's best-preserved temple, a masterpiece of Mon architecture featuring four 9.5-meter standing Buddha statues facing the cardinal directions.
29 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
A vast archaeological zone with over 2,000 surviving Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries scattered across a dusty plain along the Irrawaddy River.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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