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Shwedagon Pagoda
A gilded 99-meter stupa in Yangon, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Yangon, Myanmar · Asia
Thongwa sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kyon Kan, 42km from Shwedagon Pagoda.
Thongwa is a town located in Yangon, Myanmar. With a population of 52,496, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Thongwa 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 Thongwa to your route.
Kayan Township or Khayan Township (Burmese: ခရမ်း မြို့နယ်, pronounced [kʰəjáɰ̃ mjo̰nɛ̀]) is a township of Thanlyin District, southeastern Yangon Region. It is the easternmost township of Yangon Region and borders Bago Region.
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Thongwa is located in Yangon, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 16.7600 latitude, 96.5250 longitude.
Thongwa has a population of approximately 52,496 people, making it a town in Myanmar.
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A gilded 99-meter stupa in Yangon, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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