At the north end of Pone Taloke Lake, this temple features some heavily restored stupas and a fine teak kyaung (Burmese Buddhist monastery) with a large collection of antique buddha images on ornate plinths.
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Shwe Oo Min Natural Cave Pagoda
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The oldest and most important Buddhist shrine in Nyaungshwe, this handsome gilded stupa is hidden away inside a square compound south of Mingala Market…
24.67 MILES
This is probably the most photographed monastery in Nyaungshwe: the unique oval windows in the ancient teak thein (ordination hall) create a perfect frame…
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Yan Aung Nan Aung Hsu Taung Pye Paya
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In the village of Nanthe, this Buddhist temple complex features a 26ft-high sitting buddha surrounded by stucco deva (celestial beings) and chinthe (half…
27.18 MILES
This interesting temple's name supposedly means 'Lady Monk', a reference to a previous female resident. Many stairs lead up to the pagoda; the reward is…
1.26 MILES
This gorgeous temple, with its carved teak panels dating back to the 19th century, is downhill from Shwe Oo Min on the dirt path to Pone Taloke Lake. The…
27.4 MILES
This ridge-top temple to the south of town has dizzying views over Taunggyi and Inle Lake; a return trip by taxi here will cost about K10,000.
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1.26 MILES
This gorgeous temple, with its carved teak panels dating back to the 19th century, is downhill from Shwe Oo Min on the dirt path to Pone Taloke Lake. The…
2. Shwe Oo Min Natural Cave Pagoda
1.53 MILES
Set high on a limestone ridge above Pone Taloke Lake, this winding complex of natural caves and tunnels is filled to bursting with buddha images in an…
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For a good view over Kalaw's market and town centre, take the steps on the north side of Union Hwy to this modest Buddhist monastery with a small sangha…
22.04 MILES
Kalaw's market is worth a browse – several stalls sell dried fruit and local liqueurs. Every five days, the market is swelled by traders who descend from…
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Right in the centre of Kalaw, Aung Chan Tha Zedi is a glittery stupa, covered in gold- and silver-coloured glass mosaics.
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South of Kalaw market, the myriad stupas of Hsu Taung Pye Paya were restored from ruins using donations from visiting pilgrims.