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Visit Monywa, Myanmar (Burma)
Monywa is an interesting town to explore and a useful stop if making the journey overland between Mandalay and Bagan. It's also worth visiting the impressive temples and sandstone caves of Hpo Win Daung.
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Monywa, Myanmar (Burma)
Monywa sits on the banks of the Chindwin and is mainly a trading point for local produce heading south towards Mandalay. Highlights of the town include Bodhi-taung Pagoda ('One Thousand Bo Trees'), a 91 metre 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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Suggested itineraries featuring Monywa
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Map of Monywa
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Places near Monywa
- Mandalay 61 miles away
- Bagan 69 miles away
- Mount Popa 84 miles away
- Mindat 91 miles away
- Kanpetlet 95 miles away
- Pindaya 128 miles away
- Kalaw 139 miles away
- Hsipaw 143 miles away
- Nyaung Shwe 154 miles away
- Inle Lake 159 miles away
- Mrauk U 164 miles away
- Lashio 177 miles away
- Bhamo 200 miles away
- Loikaw 216 miles away
- Ngapali Beach 260 miles away
- Kyaingtong 294 miles away
Photos of Monywa
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![Local lady frying tempura, Monywa]()
Local lady frying tempura, Monywa -
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Buddhas at Po Win Hill. -
![Thanboddhay Pagoda, Monywa]()
Thanboddhay Pagoda, Monywa -
![Bodhi Tataung, Monywa]()
Bodhi Tataung, Monywa -
![Buddha carvings at Po Win Hill]()
Buddha carvings at Po Win Hill -
![ThanBoddhay Pagoda, Monywa]()
ThanBoddhay Pagoda, Monywa -
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ThanBoddhay, Monywa -
![Buddha statues near Monywa, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Buddha statues near Monywa, Burma (Myanmar)
Accommodation choices for Monywa
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Monywa. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Win Unity Resort Hotel
This is a quiet and peaceful spot and the property has reasonable facilities, including a tennis court and a swimming pool.