Must-see attractions in Taunggyi

  • Myanmar Vineyard

    Taunggyi

    Located at Aythaya, 3 miles west of Taunggyi, this vineyard – the country's first – sits at an elevation of 4290ft on well-watered, limestone-rich soils,…

  • Shwe Phone Pye Paya

    Taunggyi

    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.

  • Shan State Cultural Museum & Library

    Taunggyi

    In addition to the usual displays of local ethnic-group outfits, you’ll also find a handful of exhibits of weapons, musical instruments and jewellery…

  • St George Anglican Church

    Taunggyi

    Smaller than its Catholic counterpart and in need of some repairs, this is the main church for Taunggyi's Anglican community. The church is locked outside…

  • St Joseph's Cathedral

    Taunggyi

    The principal place of worship for Taunggyi's Roman Catholics. The church dates back to 1873, but was rebuilt in 1951. The cathedral is closed outside of…

  • Sulamuni Paya

    Taunggyi

    On the southern outskirts of town, this huge white temple complex has a gilded corncob stupa that pays tribute to the Ananda Pahto in Bagan.

  • Min Kyaung

    Taunggyi

    A Buddhist temple that features gaudy statuary and a pagoda styled after the Mahabodhi temple at Bodhgaya in India.

  • Market

    Taunggyi

    Taunggyi's main market is the busiest place in town from the early morning to the mid-afternoon.

  • Yat Taw Mu Pagoda

    Taunggyi

    This Buddhist temple in the southwest of Taunggyi is dominated by a 60ft-high standing Buddha.

  • Sikh Temple Taunggyi

    Taunggyi

    Near the market, this is the place of worship for Taunggyi’s Sikh population.

  • Mosque

    Taunggyi

    One of Taunggyi's four mosques.

  • Mosque

    Taunggyi

    Mosque in downtown Taunggyi.

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