Theindawgyi Paya

Myeik's most venerated Buddhist temple, Theindawgyi Paya sits on a ridge overlooking the city and harbor. A beautiful, Mon-style ordination hall of wood, brick and stucco contains an impressive painted and carved ceiling, a "European pose" buddha towards the front entry, 28 smaller buddhas along its two sides, a large meditation buddha in the center and a sizeable reclining buddha at the back. A tall gilded stupa stands on a broad platform, allowing excellent views of the city and harbor.