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Ngapali Beach

Ngapali was named after Naples Beach of Asia. Best Beaches in Myanmar video reveals the crystal clear waters of Myanmar to experience, with lots of drone-shot arial views. Ngapali Beach
 

Mrauk U

Mrauk U
info Mrauk U was once. one of the most powerful kingdom in history. The Rakhine King "Min Saw Mon" founded Mrauk U in 1433. Mrauk U was a leading trade city during its time. and abundant networks of canals allowed small and large vessels to go by. Merchants of Mrauk U traded with Middle East. Asia. Holland. Portugal and Spain.  
 

Thandwe

Thandwe
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info Before Thandwe was known as "Sandoway". It is located around 9.5 km northeast of Ngapali Beach. Thandwe has the Airport which is the main gateway to the Rakhine State.There are many two-storey buildings in the city.
 

Kyauktaw Mahamuni Museum

Kyauktaw Mahamuni Museum
Kyauktaw Mahamuni Museum (Rakhine State)
 

Kantharyar Beach

Kantharyar Beach
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info  Kantharyar Beach is the Rakhing State's third pleasant beach resort. Kantharyar by its name meaning the pleasant beach in Myanmar. The beach is about 2km long.
 

Sittwe

Sittwe
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info Sittwe is the port city of Rakhine State. It sits on the mouth of the Kaladan River where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. People here have the enjoyment of much spicier foods and brigher clothing.
 

Koe-Thaung Temple

Koe-Thaung Temple
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Shite-thaung Temple

Shite-thaung Temple
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info The Shai-thaung Temple Rakhine elocution: likewise spelled Shitthaung is a celebrated sanctuary in Mrauk U. The name signifies 'Sanctuary of 80.000 Buddha Images'. and is otherwise called the 'Sanctuary of Victory'.
 

Ngapali Beach with Elephants

This 12 minute video brings you nearby jungle experience with elephants. around Ngapali Beach, west coast Myanmar.
 

Mahamuni Pagoda

Mahamuni Pagoda
info This temple is situated 5 miles (8km) to the south of the old Rakhine city of Kyauktaw and features a large plain shed supported by pillars decorated with glass mosaics.
 

Three famous hilltop pagodas in Thandwe

Three famous hilltop pagodas in Thandwe
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Old Clock Tower

Old Clock Tower
info The old steel clock tower is located in Sittwe. the capital city of Rakhine State. erected by the Dutch in the 18th Century.
 

Andaw Pagoda

Andaw Pagoda
 info The Andaw Pagoda of Mrauk U is the Pagoda enshrining the tooth-relic of Buddha. The Pagoda is located about 86ft (26m) from the Shitthaung Pagoda in the north-east direction. Min Hla Raza was the original builder of this Pagoda in AD 1521.
 

Phaya Ouk Temple

Phaya Ouk Temple
info This temple stands to the east of Lower Nibbuza. Only the plinth of the temple is left now. 12ft 5ins (about 4m) high stone image is kept in the perfumed chamber. It was built by King Min Phalaung in 1571.
 

Buddhist Museum

Buddhist Museum
info This modest two-storey museum is the best place in Sittwe for Rakhine Style Buddha images.
 

Pitakataik (Khraung Kaik)

Pitakataik (Khraung Kaik)
info Pitakataik which lies north of Htupayon Pagoda and south of Shinkite wall. was built by King Min Phalaung. It was square in plan with an entrance passage to the east like others pagoda in Mrauk U.
 

Cockburn Island

Cockburn Island
info This Island is also called Kyun Su. for the adventurous visitors to explore and view the limestone caves and rock formations and other wildlife.
 

Rakhine State Cultural Museum

Rakhine State Cultural Museum
info This museum is situated in Sittwe. This is a fourstorey building which is 122 feet (37m) long. 94 feet (29m) high. It was opened in 1996. The centre of the museum is a large painting depicting the Rakhine culture and customs.
 

Dukkanthein Pagoda

Dukkanthein Pagoda
info Dukkanthein. also called Htukanthein or Htoekanthein. stands on a hill which is about 30ft (9m) in height. Its structure is like a flat surface in the form of a drum. King Minphalaung built this pagoda in 1571 AD.
 

Sakkyar Man Aung Pagoda

info Sakkyar Man Aung Pagoda is located on the east side of Mrauk U. This pagoda is known to be one othe five most revered “Mann” paya of Mrauk U. Kin Sri Suddhamma Raja built the Sakkyar Man Aung Pagoda in AD 1629. It is located in the south of Yadanar Man Aung Pagoda.
 

Fish Market

Fish Market
info The morning Fish Market. in the central market starts its busy day around 6 am and it is worth a visit especially. before departure time. It is the main Fish Market in Sittwe. the fishing boats returning with abundant sea fish.
 

Sittwe View Point

Sittwe View Point
info The View Point is a lovely recreational spot where one can enjoy breathing fresh sea breeze. It shows the panoramic view of Baronga islands on the other side of the Kaladan River. and also the Layshinedaung savage island lighthouse. The View Point was also known as Farkir Point.
 

Jaketaw Village

Jaketaw Village
info This small fishing village is situated near Ngapali Beach. A visit to this village can be easily made by bicycle. One can see the villagers usually sundry their fish. shrimp and coconut.
 

Yadanar Man Aung Pagoda

Yadanar Man Aung Pagoda
info Yadanar Man Aung Pagoda is known to be one of the five most revered “Man” paya of Mrauk U period. It is situated about half a mile (0.8km) in the northeast from the ancient palace mound, having been built in 1658 by King Sanda Thudhamma Yaza and Queen Yadana Piya Dewi.
 

Latsaykan Gate

Latsaykan Gate
info Latsaykan Gate was built of sandstone with the use of keystone archway construction technique. Sandstones were carved into the required shapes and cemented.
 

Yadanar Pon Pagoda

Yadanar Pon Pagoda
info Yadanar Pon Pagoda was built in AD 1612. The Pagoda is located on the northern part of Andaw Thein. There are a number of architectural remains of Mrauk U.
 

Laung Bwan Pyauk Pagoda

Laung Bwan Pyauk Pagoda
info The Laung Bwan Pyauk Pagoda. built by Minkhaungraza in AD 1525 stands at a distance of 500ft (152m) from the Mokseiktaw.
 

Zalone Village

Zalone Village
info This is a fishing village not far from Ngapali Beach. This is an interesting place to experience a typical fisherman’s life. Domestic tourists come here to pay homage to the remains of a venerable monk. His body remains unspoiled without any use of chemicals or preservation measures.
 

Lawka Man Aung Pagoda

Lawka Man Aung Pagoda
info Lawka Man Aung Pagoda is known to be one of the five most revered “Mann” paya (Pagoda) of Mrauk U.
 

Mrauk U Museum

Mrauk U Museum
A new Mrauk U museum is located near the palace site. It displays some old artefacts of Vesali. Launggret and Mrauk U periods. The bronze Buddha icons of Rakhine are equistic in design.Various inscribed stone inscriptions in Sanskrit. Rakhine and Arabic are also displayed Votive tablets. Krishna Vishnu. Bodhisattvas. dvarapala. stone htis. lintels coins. musical instruments. ceramicswares are also on display.
 

Lawka Man Aung Wish Granting Pagoda

Lawka Man Aung Wish Granting Pagoda
info It is the most ancient Pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State, built by King Alaung Sithu who enshrined Buddha’s relics which he got, while on tour of the country, north of Thayagon village on the west bank of Ayeyarwaddy, south of Namhsan Creek.
 

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