Directly south of Mahabodhi Shwegu are these two adjacent hilltop stupas.
Nearby Rakhine State attractions
1. Mahabodhi Shwegu
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The highlight of this squat, little-visited temple is its passageway with bas-relief illustrations of the tribumi (Buddhist visions of heaven, earth and…
2. Laungbanpyauk Paya
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This octagonal, slightly leaning zedi (stupa) was built by King Minkhaungraza in 1525. An unusual feature is its outer wall, adorned with Islamic-inspired…
3. Ratanabon Paya
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This massive stupa (sometimes called Yadanapon) is ringed by 24 smaller stupas. It was apparently built by Queen Shin Htway in 1612. During WWII a bomb…
4. Andaw Thein
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Andaw Thein takes the form of an eight-sided monument with a linear layout: rectangular prayer hall to the east, multispired sanctuary to the west…
5. Shittaung Paya
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Shittaung means ‘Shrine of the 80,000 Images’, a reference to the number of holy images inside. King Minbin, the most powerful of Rakhine’s kings, built…
6. Ratanamanaung
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There are good views westward from this temple looking over Shwegudaung hill.
8. Pitaka Taik
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This compact, highly ornate stone building is one of the seven Mrauk U libraries remaining from the original 48. Today protected by a blue-and-maroon…