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Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)
A gravity-defying gold-leafed boulder balanced precariously on the edge of a cliff, one of Myanmar's most sacred pilgrimage sites.
54 km · about 65 min drive
Bago Region, Myanmar · Asia
Shwegyin sits on the route: 20 minutes from Nyaunglebin, 54km from Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda).
Shwegyin is a town located in Bago Region, Myanmar. With a population of 24,579, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shwegyin 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 Shwegyin to your route.
Shwegyin (Burmese: ရွှေကျင်မြို့) is a town in Nyaunglebin District, Bago Region in Myanmar. It is also called Saw Hti (Burmese: ဆောထိမြို့). It is the administrative seat of Shwegyin Township. Parts of the town and township are under the control of the Karen National Union.
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Shwegyin is located in Bago Region, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 17.9212 latitude, 96.8768 longitude.
Shwegyin has a population of approximately 24,579 people, making it a town in Myanmar.
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A gravity-defying gold-leafed boulder balanced precariously on the edge of a cliff, one of Myanmar's most sacred pilgrimage sites.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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