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U Bein Bridge
The world's longest teak footbridge stretching 1.2 kilometers across Taungthaman Lake, offering magical sunset silhouettes.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Sagaing Region, Myanmar · Asia
Sagaing is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Amarapura, 17km from Mandalay Hill.
Sagaing is a town located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. With a population of 78,739, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sagaing 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 Sagaing to your route.
Sagaing (Burmese: စစ်ကိုင်းမြို့, MLCTS: cac kuing: mrui., pronounced [zəɡáɪɰ̃ mjo̰]), classical name: Jeyyapura (Victorious city) or Atulavatī (Unmatched realm), is a major city in Sagaing Region of Myanmar. It is located on the Irrawaddy River, 20 km (12 mi) to the south-west of Mandalay on the opposite bank of theRead more
river. Sagaing, with its numerous Buddhist monasteries, is an important religious and monastic centre. The pagodas and monasteries crowd the numerous hills along the ridge running parallel to the river. The central pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, is connected by a set of covered staircases that run up the 240 m (790 ft) hill.
Today, with about 70,000 inhabitants, the city is part of Mandalay metropolitan area, home to more than 1,022,000 inhabitants as of 2011. It is a frequent tourist destination for day trippers, usually as part of the "three former capitals" itinerary alongside Amarapura and Innwa.
The city is home to five institutions of higher learning: the Sagaing Institute of Education, Sagaing Education College, Sagaing Technological University, Sagaing University of Co-operative and Management, and Sagaing University. The latter was established on 11 February 2012; it is located in Pakatoe Quarter, Sagaing Township, with an area of 121.55 ha (300.35 acres).
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Sagaing is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 21.8787 latitude, 95.9797 longitude.
Sagaing has a population of approximately 78,739 people, making it a town in Myanmar.
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The world's longest teak footbridge stretching 1.2 kilometers across Taungthaman Lake, offering magical sunset silhouettes.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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A 240-meter hill offering panoramic views of Mandalay, the royal palace, and surrounding countryside, covered in temples and monasteries.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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