Phwar Ya Thay Paya

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This interesting temple's name supposedly means 'Lady Monk', a reference to a previous female resident. Many stairs lead up to the pagoda; the reward is amazing views over Inle Lake and the surrounding countryside. The temple is on the road to Khaung Daing from Nyaungshwe.

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