Ngapali Beach
Andaw Paya is the lowest stupa overlooking Thandwe, but has revealing glimpses of the river as it forks east through the nearby hills. It claims to house…
Must-see attractions in Western Myanmar
Ngapali Beach
Thandwe's market, in the centre of town, spills out of the dilapidated former colonial-era prison. You can find all manner of clothes, cosmetics,…
Ngapali Beach
Sandaw Paya, just east of Thandwe and right across a small river about half a mile from the market, was allegedly built in AD 784 by Rakhaing King…
Rakhine State
A few blocks north of the main market is the Rice Market, with tiny lanes between the Kaladan River and Strand Rd filled with simple wooden homes where…
Chin State
Built in 1908, this temple is noteworthy for the strange teak pillar with 1000 small sitting Buddha images carved by a well-known monk.
Rakhine State
Mrauk U's bustling market sits in the centre of town and has all the usual piles of produce, dried fish, clothes and household goods.
Rakhine State
Sittwe's old clock tower is more notable than its newer counterpart and is close to the market.
Rakhine State
There are good views westward from this temple looking over Shwegudaung hill.
Ratana San Rwe Paya & Ratana Hman Kin Paya
Rakhine State
Directly south of Mahabodhi Shwegu are these two adjacent hilltop stupas.
