Kawmudaw Paya

Myanmar (Burma)


One of Taungoo’s oldest religious sites, this countryside temple is a short distance west of the lake through the Sin Gate Arch. In the temple’s southwest corner, look for a small pillar in a sandbox (with barefoot prints). Locals come here and walk around it to conquer personal problems. It's a lovely goal for a short walk.


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