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. There's also a small section on Shan State's saophas (sky princes), who ruled Shan State until the colonial era. English-language captions are in short supply.
Shan State Cultural Museum & Library
Taunggyi
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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…
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This Buddhist temple in the southwest of Taunggyi is dominated by a 60ft-high standing Buddha.
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Near the market, this is the place of worship for Taunggyi’s Sikh population.
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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.