Monywa sits on the banks of the Chindwin and is mainly a trading point for local produce heading south toward Mandalay. Highlights of the town include Bodhi-taung Pagoda ('One Thousand Bo Trees'), a 91 meter long reclining Buddha, Kyauka Shweguni Pagoda and a lacquerware village. Pho Win Daung, an impressive network of sandstone caves containing, it's claimed, over 400,000 Buddha images is only a short drive from the town and well worth a visit.
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Places near Monywa
- Mandalay 99 kilometers away
- Bagan 113 kilometers away
- Mount Popa 134 kilometers away
- Mindat 146 kilometers away
- Kanpetlet 153 kilometers away
- Pindaya 206 kilometers away
- Kalaw 223 kilometers away
- Hsipaw 230 kilometers away
- Nyaung Shwe 247 kilometers away
- Inle Lake 255 kilometers away
- Mrauk U 264 kilometers away
- Lashio 284 kilometers away
- Bhamo 322 kilometers away
- Loikaw 348 kilometers away
- Ngapali Beach 419 kilometers away
- Kyaingtong 471 kilometers away
Photos of Monywa
Local lady frying tempura, Monywa
Thanboddhay Pagoda, Monywa
Buddhas at Po Win Hill
Bodhi Tataung, Monywa
Buddha carvings at Po Win Hill
Po Win Hill Temple roof
Girl at Shwe Ba Monastery
Monywa, Myanmar