Beautiful drive up into the hills to visit the caves with many different Buddha statues the locals have donated over the decades. Well worth the visit and really enjoyed it.

Good view and new experience for me

The Pindaya cave is an important pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists and an attractive, unusual sights for tourists. The cave is set in a limestone hill in Central Burma not far from Inle Lake. The hill contains three caves, only one of which is open to the public. This cave that is about 150 meters long contains thousands of Buddha images in various styles and from different eras from the early Konbaung dynasty era to present day. Every small corner and nook of the cave is cramped with Buddha images up to the ceiling. Between the images are also a number of small pagodas as well as stalagmites and stalactites. During the course of several centuries thousands of Buddha images have been put inside the cave. Many statues bear the name of the person who donated it. The number of images is constantly growing since people are still adding more, by now there about 9,000. In front of the entrance is a sculpture of a giant spider and a Prince aiming his bow at it. Local legend tells that once a giant spider lived in the cave. One day the spider captured a local Princess and held her captive in the cave. According to the legend, the Prince armed with bow and arrow killed the spider, thus rescuing the Princess.The cave is open daily during daylight hours. Entrance fee is US$ 3 per person.

Pindaya Caves is an amazing place with the history. Lots of buddha statues there and also beautiful view. A must see.

Amazing place with a warm history. Cant keep track of the number of buddha statues there. Definitely worth the visit. Nicely maintained too. Dont miss it.

Per January 2020 the cave contains close to 8,900 buddhas. Lovely to visit as the cave itself is is quite sprawling. The story around the cave is a sweet fairy tale.

There’s a mountain view and we can see the whole of Pinya township from that mountain. Then, we can see the many Buddha statue in that cave.

This monastery is a naturally formed cave. During rainy seasons, it might be slippery. Inside the cave is cool. Plenty of Buddha statues and stupas inside as well. It’s very subtle, very sublime, and very somber inside. Perfect for those looking for some quiet and calm. If you’re interested in meditation, totally recommend a visit inside. The surroundings have flowers and local plants. Stop and smell the flowers for a bit. Love in the moment and enjoy the surrounding nature of Shwe Oo Min Monastery.

Highly recommend it Amazing and unique! Havent visit a Pagoda like this full of Buddhas in different styles and positions located on and inside a mountain, making of Kalaw a Must visit location in Myanmar! Just a bit cold when you have to take your shoes off but its worth it!!!

As with all pagodas it is neat to see other cultures and religions. The cave is moist and small, full of buddha's and can be crowded. Free so no harm or loss if you don't enjoy the experience. Has an upper and lower cave to view.

Quite amazing, I must say. Not unusual after seeing so many caves in Hpa An, but still this one is different - thousands of Buddha statues in a cave... And quite nearby Kalaw. So it's a good alternative to Pindaya caves

I really love this place and its tranquility. Located in Kalaw and took ten minutes drive from downtown Kalaw. The campus of pagoda is guarded by the military and if you go there by car, it's Ok. If you go there by motor cycle, you need to stop your machine and walk through the gate. I don't understand that silly rule. The is a cave where many buddha statutes are sculptured. But the vicinity of the pagoda is really quiet and I like that feeling.

The Pagoda has two cave temples. You can explore both of them. At winter time, floor is too cold without socks. Be prepared.

Must-visit when in Kalaw but not to be mistaken with caves in Pindaya with same name. Bunch of pagoda's and two caves filled with hundreds of buddha statues. Fun little trip from Kalaw. About 30min easy walk on paved roads from Kalaw center.

Inle Lake is a stunning freshwater lake located in Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). It is renowned for its serene beauty, unique floating villages, and rich living cultural heritage. This is very rare water settlement in the world where they used to continue agriculture, fishing and other all day to day activities. Boat tour is the one of main tourist activity in this area.

The lake and its surroundings are beautiful and well worth the visit! A little boat tour is a must, visiting ‘floating’ villages, markets and restaurants. If you’re lucky you’ll see some traditional fishermen doing their thing. Understandably it’s a very water-focussed / dependent way of life there and it was really interesting to observe that. As with everywhere I experienced in Myanmar, people are warm, friendly and welcoming. My regret is we went there for the day so missed both sunrise and sunset there, bet that would have been spectacular.

Very much worth visiting the lake and surrounding country side. Do take a boat tour on the lake if you have the time. It is wonderful, the atmosphere, the 'one legged' fishermen, little children in boats, it's like riding a bike for them, the swimming gardens, the homes on the lake and to top it all of, a small excavator sitting on a floating island in the middle of the lake. All very interesting to take in and enjoy during a boat trip with breaks for visiting with a local family and another for lunch. Theirs is a hard life, but for tourists it's all so tranquil and enjoyable. We take toy cars, calenders and postcards with sights from home as little gifts for locals when we visit or for instance, when they graciously let us use their toilet at the side of the road, when no restaurants are around. Not so fond of the toilet situation on the lake, as the outhouse 'droppings' went straight into the lake and some (visiting) people discarded their (western) hygiene products which floated around in the enclosed outhouse space. Quite thoughtless and disgusting. I will never forget our visit, as we were at this lake during the 2004 Tsunami and, even though we were hundreds of miles away from the epicenter, the ground was shaking, everone was panicking and tunning out of buildings, our SUV was moving forward and backwards several feet on its own, the water in our guest houses pond was sloshing back and forth and the noise sounded like a helicopter was landing on the roof or a freight train going by. Never want to experience anything like it again.

Inle Lake was truly an incredible experience! I highly recommend this destination to anyone who loves natural beauty, cultural immersion, and delicious food. First of all, the scenery at Inle Lake is simply magical. The lake itself is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests, and there are stilt houses and floating gardens dotted throughout the water. I took a boat tour around the lake, and it was the perfect way to take in all the stunning views. But what really made my trip to Inle Lake special was the opportunity to learn about local culture and cuisine. I took a cooking class with a local chef and was amazed by the fresh ingredients and unique flavors that are used in Burmese cooking. We made everything from traditional soups to savory curries, and I even got to take home a cookbook with all of the recipes we made. Overall, I can't recommend Inle Lake enough. It's a must-see spot for anyone traveling to Myanmar, and the boat tour and cooking class are experiences that you simply can't miss. 5 stars all the way!

Definitely worth a trip. You do not need to book before you arrive in town. Book the day before. Directly is cheapest! Be careful with who you go with, as they might want detours you do not! Looking back, I wish I had gone alone instead of sharing my trip. As of Dec 2018, boat trips are 15000 (for the whole boat) without Shwe Indein Pagoda. However it is a *must see* and the best thing you'll do - 3000 extra. Tips are appreciated and 1000 is enough. Fake fisherman ask for money for posing- they are the ones in faded orange. Makes a good photo- up to you. Enjoy!

Been to Inle Lake twice and absolutely love this place!!! The serene, vast and beautiful lake is one very great attraction in Myanmar. Would be more fun to visit the lake during the float/boat festival where more exciting and interesting events occur. Love the activities on the lake - boat trip, floating garden, markets and the unique way of boatman rowing oar with just their legs!!!

This is a peaceful and gorgeous place to enjoy a countryside. I took a bicycle traveling around the town in the morning to learn about the local people. In 2018, the place is under the development for better future. We a team of two friends take a boat tour around the Inle Lake. It is a other sides of the place where local people travel by boat and have local market under the temple. We enjoyed the sunset in the wooden bridge and a boat tour around the village. In general, this is a different world compared to developed cities with friendly and tolerance local people.

Wonderful monastery located in southern Inle lake. The interior of the monastery is home to many beautiful shrines with intricate carvings. The monastery also offers spectacular views of the lake and floating gardens. A very peaceful and serene experience.

Nga Phe Chaung Monastery is something you should visit if you want to truly understand the traditions of Locals.

Inside this beautiful 200 yr old wooden monastery, built on stilts .. houses an impressive collection of Buddha images respectively in Shan, Tibetan, Bagan, and Inwa style.

Nga Hpe Kyaung Monastery lies in the North of Ywama Village, built on stilts on Inle Lake. It is the biggest and oldest wooden monastery in the Inle region.

Amazing views from this monastery! Thanks to lotus and others plants there is no waves and it's like a mirror lake! Worth it!

Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, Inle Lake. Luckily there is no Jumping cat show anymore. The essence of this temple is a very good collection of Buddha image shrines in different styles.

If you are arround make a stop. But don't expect any jumping cars any more. There are only a few lasy cats around.

Such a hidden gem. We took a boat here and almost got sidetracked by some ruins on the way up so almost didn't make it to the main site - make sure you keep walking all the way to the end of the walkway to get to the main be pagoda. The site is really unbelievable and breathtaking, the pagodas are all colors, sizes, and in different states. It's honestly hard to capture in photos so if you can bring a GoPro or something with a really wide angle lens.

This pagoda was really beautiful and amazing! You’re trip to Inle lake is incomplete if you don’t visit here! Coming here usually needs an extra fee and you should ask the boat driver beforehand. Prices are 20k to 25k including Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda

20 minutes walk up the hill from the entrance st the bridge (covered corridor with hundreds of pillars) leads you to a stunning place of 1000+ pagodas, bricks made, many shining gold on the top of the hill. Definitely unique and worth visiting.

Small version of Kakku ruin. The pagoda itself is unique Shan style. You can access by boat and it's also good to travel in canal. The car hire from boat jetty cost a lot. Try motor cycle or come by car.

Also known as Shwe Inn Tain or Shwe Inn Thein. A hectic boat ride from Inle Lake, then you approach the Pagoda along an uphill covered walkway, which is home to hundreds of craft stalls. All around there are probably thousands of ancient stupas here, many of them crumbling away but fascinating to look at and very photogenic.

When you finish visiting this stuppas go through to the other side entrance you will see a golden stuppa on a small hill just in front of this entrance. Take the right hand road and go up (7 min) you will have a nice view on the stuppas and the mountains don t miss that

Very very very nice out there. Many small shops but no one asking you to buy something. The Pagoda itself is worth to walk up the way, about 1000m from the pier. 👍✨

Floating farmland that the beds are made of lake weeds anchored by bamboo poles.

Amazing honestly one of the best places in Asia !! 100 percent worth the visit

Beautiful gardens and interesting techniques.

As beautiful as it is unique.

A unique and fascinating example of traditional farming, where locals grow vegetables and flowers on floating garden beds. It’s impressive to see how they maintain and harvest these crops on the water. Like everything on Inle Lake, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience that makes the visit truly special.

(Translated by Google) At Inle Lake, hydroponic cultivation is carried out. The depth is 1-3m, mainly vegetables (tomatoes, salads, etc.) Restaurants in Inle Lake and Nyaung Shwe have tomato salad on the menu. It's very delicious so please try it. On a tour, the boat is stopped and you are forced to walk on floating grass on the water. It was scary because it sank quite a bit, but the boy who was the boatman kept walking with an unfazed look on his face. (Original) インレー湖では水耕栽培をしています。 深さは1〜3mで、主に野菜（トマト、サラダなど） インレー湖やニャウンシュエのレストランではメニューにトマトサラダがあります。 とても美味しいので食べてみてください。 ツアーだと船を止めてその水の上の浮き草を歩かされます。 結構沈むので怖いが、船頭の少年は平気な顔で歩いていました。

(Translated by Google) UNESCO registered it as a diverse biosphere. The floating vegetable gardens are the wisdom of the Intha people. Due to constant flooding, there is no soil. So he made a raft and covered it with plants to rest on top. Tomatoes are commonly grown. (Original) ยูเนสโกขึ้นทะเบียนให้เป็นพื้นที่ชีวมณฑล ที่หลากหลาย สวนผักลอยน้ำเป็นภูมิปัญญาของชาวอินทา เนื่องจากน้ำท่วมตลอดไม่มีดิน จึงทำแพแล้วคลุมพืชปลูกพักด้านบน นืยมปลูกมะเขือเทศ

Being one of the most renowned and revered pagoda in Inle lake, Paung Daw Oo Pagoda is a must-visit location when touring Inle lake by boats;the only form of transportation in the lake. There are 5 Buddha images, which are covered in gold leaf, so their original forms cannot be seen. The walls of the main building which houses the Buddha statues are painted with ancient decorations and pictures, depicting Buddha's sacred stories. Annually, during Thadingyut month (October), Pagoda festival is held here. During this festival, the place is crowded with a lot of visitors and locals.

This is a traditional landmark pagoda and area. You can feel very peace and relax during praying the pagoda. Nice place to visit.

One of the most tourist attraction in Myanmar. When the season comes that the five Buddha statues were showed around the local, the people all around the country come to see and worship, that time is the most crowded and enjoying season with traditional festivals.

The Phaung Daw Oo pagoda is the most highly revered monastery in the Inle Lake area.It houses five ancient images of the Buddha that are completely covered in golf leaf.The pagoda is easily reached by boat from Inle Lake; in front of the building is a landing pier. At the center of the monastery building is a golden stupa topped with an ornamental hti. The interior walls of the temple are decorated with murals depicting Buddhist stories.At the center is an ornate shrine with a pedestal, on which the five more than 800 years old images of the Buddha are kept.The images are believed to have been brought to the Inle Lake region by Alaungsithu, King of the Bagan empire in the 12th century.Near the pagoda is the boat shelter where the Karaweik boat is stored that carries four out of the five images in procession across the lake during the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda festival.The Phaung Daw Oo pagoda festival is held during the Burmese month of Thadingyut, the 7th month of the Burmese lunar calender (October/November).

The five small gilded Images are in Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Much of golden leaves completely cover these small images so that everyone will not know their original forms.

A famous place to visit in Inle Lake. The only way to reach there is by boat. Be prepared to be approached by flower sellers, once you've stepped up from the boat. There are 5 Buddha statues, which appear deformed due to too much application of gold leaves by devotees. Souvenirs, especially hand-weaved products, are also sold at the ground floor. Remember, bargaining is a must!

Experiencing this manmade floating pagoda on the Inle lake and the five Buddha's stories. Only men can go up to stick the gold fines. Ladies are prohibited to go up, please beware. As vendors will come up to sell and thought everyone can do that.

Can easily find local and foreign liquor, snacks and cigerrets.

You can buy variety of liquors.

Fair price

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(Translated by Google) The price is right (Original) စျေးနှုံးမှန်ပါသည်

Uppatasanti Pagoda is the most famous in Nay Pyi Taw. This place is quite calm and peaceful. It also has beautiful architecture inside.

Very good charming, shining in Nay Pyi Taw. It is very large and tall. For getting up and down, many people use elevator. No entrance fee charge even for foreigners. Inside the pagoda on the wall there stories of Buddha life episodes. Good to visit. Local people go there to listen to monks teaching. Besides the pagod there is local market selling souvenirs.

One of the best and we'll maintained Pagoda... Try to reach early so that there is less crowd and cool... Beautifully decorated... A must visit

The replica of Shwedagon pagoda but built at a really nice scale. The roof inside is really beautiful and on a not so hot day you will love walking on the marble floors. There are lifts on all the corners if you don't want to climb. Also, you can find a few shopping options and eating spots which are rare in the city. Spare around 2-3 hours for a good visit.

The Pagoda is magnificent. 98 meters tall makes this Pagoda just one meter shorter than the famous Shwedagon in Yangon. Almost no tourists when we visited, just a few locals. I recommend visiting Uppatasanti Pagoda if you come to the capital. Because there were almost no people and perfectly clean it made a stronger impression than Shwedagon.

For all of the pagodas we visited in Myanmar, this was one of the best, even though it's only a replica of Shwedagon pagoda- Uppatasanti Pagoda was waaaay better! The lights at night is very beautiful too. On the road, you can already see a glimpse of it, that seems to invite you and visit the place! This is one of the best!!!!

It´s nearly a same-size of Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon and stands 99 meters tall. Very quiet and very peaceful place.

The food was delicious, and the staff was both friendly and professional.

Food is delicious. Very beautiful place. Freshly made food as well. Big portion so u can consider based on your food intake. A little bit pricy tho.

A very nice place. But a place for Feeling bad. Arrived at 7:32 p.m. Till 8:00 p.m. no one came and asked. I don't know how the waiters and waitresses are serving the guest. Then I left at 8:10 p.m. TERRIBLE

Best Thai restaurant in town. Very friendly staff. Spa is amazing. The price can be a bit high. But it's worths your money.

Good food Good Spa Expensive Good coconut in NayPyiTaw

Good place, great taste.

High end spa and food service in Nay Pyi Taw giving a quite surprise. Your body will be happily refleshing.

Beautiful reclining Buddha and very important temple for the local people who come here to pray. A lot of stalls where things are sold to the tourists and locals as well. We enjoyed our visit very much.

This is a place where Buddhists come to pray. It is an important place in Myanmar. And the temple area has a market selling souvenirs. I like many products here. We can negotiate prices with sellers. I bought a Burmese sarong to wear to visit the Shwedagon Pagoda. good products and good price negotiable.

Shwe Thar Lyaung Buddha - the reclining Buddha: Exactly 54 years after my last visit I revisited this reclining Buddha Temple. It was the same. In addition the images in the narration of the incidents that led to building of this reclining Buddha were depicted on the rear side. There was a time that the statue cannot be captured fully by any camera. Now sweep panorama enables to capture full image.

Mustgo place in Bago. Famous and historic, many Buddhist tourists came to pay homage as well. the great artwork of laying Buddha Image and its embossed frescos are worth visiting.

Amazing historical reclining buddha image.The Shwethalyaung Buddha is one of the largest reclining Buddha images in Burma. It is housed in the Shwethalyaung Paya in Bago, an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists who come here to pay homage to the Buddha.

Reclining Buddha created in 994 A.D. by King Migadipa. On the back side, you can see the entire story behind the reason for building it.

Very interesting Pagoda. It's included in the 10,000 Kyats tickets that foreigners have to pay.

The Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda, located in the heart of Bago, radiates a timeless golden glow. Standing at 114 meters, it is not only the tallest pagoda in Myanmar but also a powerful symbol of the deep-rooted faith that has endured in the hearts of its people for over a thousand years. According to legend, the pagoda was originally built more than 2,500 years ago by two Mon traders to enshrine a sacred hair relic of the Buddha. Despite suffering damage from several earthquakes over the centuries, it has been continuously restored—an enduring testament to the community’s unwavering commitment to preserving its spiritual heritage. The architecture of Shwe Maw Daw is a graceful blend of Mon and Burmese styles. The intricate decorative patterns surrounding the structure reflect both artistic delicacy and deep reverence for traditional craftsmanship. To truly appreciate its ethereal beauty, the best time to visit is after 5 PM. As the sun begins to set, the pagoda is bathed in a warm golden light that glows softly against the sky. By nightfall, its illuminated form shimmers like a vision from myth, casting a dreamlike aura that lingers long after the visit ends.

Stunning and impressive structure. This temple has a history of over 1000 years as it was originally built by a Mon king as a place of worship for the two hairs given by the Buddha. At that time, the temple was only about 23m high. The stupa was elevated by several kings over the years and it now stand at 125m as the tallest stupa in the world.

The Shwemawdaw Pagoda in Bago, Myanmar, is a majestic testament to the country's rich cultural and religious heritage. Standing at a towering height of 114 meters, it is often referred to as the "Golden God Temple" due to its glistening exterior adorned with gold leaf. The pagoda's grandeur is immediately apparent upon approach, with its intricately designed spire dominating the skyline. As visitors ascend the stairs to reach the main platform, they are greeted by a serene atmosphere and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The interior of the pagoda houses a sacred relic chamber, adding to its spiritual significance. Devotees and tourists alike are captivated by the peaceful ambiance and the devout worship taking place within. The architecture reflects a blend of Mon and Burmese styles, showcasing the historical amalgamation of cultures in the region. The ornate details, including delicate carvings and vibrant decorations, highlight the meticulous craftsmanship that went into its construction. A visit to Shwemawdaw Pagoda is not only a cultural experience but also a spiritual journey. Whether one is drawn by its architectural splendor, religious importance, or panoramic views, this pagoda stands as a symbol of Myanmar's enduring legacy and is a must-see destination for those exploring the country's treasures.

A must-go place in Yangon m, Myanmar. The tallest pagoda(114 meters) Very beautiful pagoda. Best time to go after 5pm where you can view the sunset and night scene with gold lighting. peaceful place to spend your time. “If life is the most successful, wish it was as high as the top of a pagoda. If life goes down may fall down like the top of a pagoda”

A historical place in Bago and Burmese history. 500 yrs ago,The emperor of the largest Burmese kingdom had ever been Visited this pagoda(at that time it was in their enemy territory )with his brother in law who was a Local king (later assassinated) for his coming of age ceremony. Years later,he conquered all the land and chose to build his new Grand palace near this pagoda where he can see it everyday. This pagoda is beautiful. A lot of shady trees. Love this place more cuz I once have a chance to visit here with my crush

One of the most memorable pagodas in Myanmar. Shwe Maw Daw is in Bago, a city that is not too far from Yangon, a couple of hours by car. You could visit it as a day trip or on your way to Mandalay. Shwe Maw Daw is older than many other pagodas in Myanmar and is very popular with tourists and locals. Other than the stupa and the various temples, take the time to observe everyday scenes, albeit discreetly. More than anything, Shwe Maw Daw is a meeting place for the local community. Other than those coming to pray, I observed family outings and a picnic or two.

A must-go place in yangon. Very beautiful pagoda. Best time to go after 5pm where you can view the sunset and night scene of the stupa. It's so beautiful at night! Many devotees do their meditation in this place. Remember, short and Bermudas are not allowed.

It's a nice place with so many things to explore and learn history and culture about Taungoo dynasty. However, don't expect too much since it's a rebuilt palace.

This is not the original sixteenth century palace. It's a recent reproduction from the 1990s. The current structures are good reminders of what stood there once, but they feel hollow and lacking. The grounds are beautiful and worth a visit, but the palace could benefit greatly from the addition of period furniture and artwork.

The Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace is a wonderful collection of buildings situated in a huge complex that is surrounded with a old buildings underground. The main showcase building is the Bee Throne Hall. If you are visiting the palace grounds by yourself, make sure to inquire about entrances that are open to tourists. The palace opens daily from 9 am until 5 pm, except on Burmese national holidays and important Buddhist holidays. The architecture of the palace is striking. Some of the buildings have kept their gold leaf ornamentation, while those that no longer have it are painted in a deep gold color. The palace has an exhibition rooms, but the exhibits need significant improvement. This is one of the great architecture of Hantharwady dynasty of Mon and then Burmese Empire. ___ Reconstruction of King Bayinnaung’s 16th century palace Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace in Bago is a reconstruction of the original Royal palace from the second half of the 16th century. The very ornate golden palace gives a good impression of the splendor and wealth of the second Burmese empire. It was rebuilt following the original design, based on knowledge gained from excavations and the original drawings of the building. The huge palace consisted of 76 apartments and halls. King Bayinnaung of the Taungoo dynasty The palace dates from a very prosperous time in Burmese history. It was built by King Bayinnaung of the Taungoo dynasty, a vast empire that included much of present day Burma, Thailand and parts of China. Bayinnaung was one of Burma’s greatest rulers, a mighty King who possessed many white elephants, a sign of wealth and power at that time. The King even obtained a sacred Buddha tooth relic from Sri Lanka, which he had installed in the Mahazedi Pagoda. Bayinnaung built the new capital of the second Burmese empire, a large city called Hanthawadi (present day Bago) surrounded by walls with 20 gates. The palace was built on a 70 acres plot located at the center of the city. Construction started in 1553. Records written by European visitors to the city tell about the magnificence and splendor of the richly gilded palace. Some of its buildings like the Great Audience Hall were roofed with gold plates. The palace was looted and burnt down in 1599 during armed conflict. Its remains were abandoned, and the palace was not rebuild until the late 20th century. Excavation works started in 1990. Six mounds were excavated, revealing the brick foundations of several of the palace buildings. Several hundred of the original teak pillars used for the construction of the palace in the 16th century were found, many of them inscribed with Mon texts, as well as nearly 2,000 Buddha images. The Bhammayarthana Throne Hall, also called Bee Throne Hall contained the private quarters for the King, including the Royal bed chamber and living chamber. This very ornate building has multiple roof sections and false floors, and is topped with a Pyatthat, a seven tiered Burmese style roof. Other buildings contained the chambers of members of the Royal family. There used to be 9 Royal Thrones in the Kanbawzathadi Golden palace, each decorated with a different motif and used for different occasions. Eight of them were destroyed by fire, the only surviving is the Thihathana Throne, also called Lion Throne because of the lion figures carved on it. The gilded, hard wood throne is on display in the National Museum in Yangon. On the palace grounds is the Nandawya research museum, which exhibits items and artifacts found during the excavations, as well as information about the history of the second empire. On display are a number of the original 16th century teak pillars and items like pottery, scales and weighs used for commerce, ancient coins, glazed jars, swords and other weapons. The museum also contains a collection of 16th century Buddha images in Mon, Siamese and Burmese styles from the palace. ___ Ref: Renown Travel

Very crowded on Sunday. A lot of couples, so be ware before you enter any shady spaces. Not much facilities are accessible due to renovation. Ticket price only 1000/- per pax and 1000/- per car.

​The Kanbawzathadi Golden Palace in Bago, Myanmar, is a magnificent and essential stop for any traveler interested in the rich tapestry of Burmese history and architecture. As a painstaking reconstruction of King Bayinnaung's 16th-century royal residence, it offers a vivid, if modern, impression of the wealth and splendor of the Second Burmese Empire.

King Bayintnaung succeeded throne of Taungoo Empire in AD 1551. Kanbawza Thadi Palace was built in AD 1553. This palace was destructed and fired in AD 1599. It was reconstructed in 1990 and finished in 1992. It was located at the ancient Hanthawady (now Bago city) near Shwe Mawdaw chedi.

I came here on Thadingyut Full Moon. When you got to the entrance gate, a female worker was very impatient because the front-ride side window wasn't able to open and told them to get the money for ticket from the back-left side window. The front-right window was our driver so we didn't gave him the money yet. But that female worker just acts like she didn't hear it. Our driver even told her but she just goes away. Even the security old man has to say. And when we got inside the palace, they wanted to take the tickets like we have already paid the money and got the tickets but giving them in the palace back is not understandable for foreigners and other domestic travelers. Like they are making the work harder. Like, they are making a small problem bigger.

More than just architecture—it’s a spiritual journey. You can sense the devotion in every stone. Hope to walk its sacred grounds someday.

Kyaik Pun Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in Bago city. It is renowned for its impressive structure featuring four Buddha statues, each facing a different direction. Within the pagoda compound, there are several persimmon trees, locally known as Diospyros burmanica. During the summer, many visitors sit and rest under the shade of these trees, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The entrance road to the pagoda is both wide and long, creating a grand and welcoming approach. Overall, visiting Kyaik Pun Pagoda was a mesmerizing experience, and I definitely plan to return again in the future.

Wonderful historic four huge buddha images in four opposite directions. The Kyaik Pun Pagoda is a small Buddhist monastery near the town of Bago, known for its four towering images of the Buddha visible from far away. The impressive 27 meter high images are out in the open, without shelter from the elements by any covering temple structure. The Kyaik Pun Pagoda was built in 1476 by Dhammazedi, a devout Buddhist and King of the Mon Kingdom of Hanthawaddy (Pegu). The Kyaik Pun Pagoda or Kyaikpun Paya is an active place of worship; the images are highly revered by Laotian Buddhists who come to pay their respect.

Not so well maintained Pagoda with 4 buddhas. Since they charge foreigners 10000 MMK to roam around and visit places in Bago, they should maintain this place.

If you are in Bago and on the lookout for more pagodas to visit, Kyaik Pun Pagoda distinguishes itself from others in the city with a giant four-sided Buddha statue that's out in the open. It won't take you long to cover this relatively modest location.

Good relaxation place with planty of seat although poor plants.

Nice temple with buddha statue on four sides. Its a calm place. Washroom can be maintained better.

The photos don’t do Justice to this Buddhist site. The actual stone is balanced in a way that it seems impossible when you actually look at it. The ride in special built open trucks up the hill to the site and back is invigorating to say the least. Worth the trip…

From the urban to rural and mountain trip are better for the health, fresh & relaxed. Very good for reducing stress 👍

you can see the amazing style of buddhist temple on the slope stone over the hill that across the many valley.You would like the beautiful sense of sunrise and sunset view from the top of the mountain

Kyaiktiyo is particularly charming on rainy days. Exciting shuttle bus, quiet village, beautiful scenery, stress relief. Welcomes everyone to visit the dreamy Kyaiktiyo.

Visited by Buddhist pilgrims, this historical and sacred pagoda is on top of the rock situated at the hilltop. You can go either by hiking or taking the bus to the top of the mountain. Perfect for nature lovers.

Very Famous Pagoda in Myanmar .It is located in Kyaithto township, Mon State.

​The Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, universally known as the Golden Rock, is an extraordinary and deeply sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site in Myanmar's Mon State. Perched precariously on the edge of a cliff, the rock itself is a granite boulder covered in gold leaf, seemingly defying gravity—a truly jaw-dropping sight that makes the challenging journey entirely worthwhile.

KawGon Cave, in Kayin State is a limestone cave full of ancient and modern pagodas. The 7th Century artworks of tiny clay Buddhas plastered on the walls of the cave is an amazing sight. On the left hand side of the entrance is a flight of steps (about 250 steps in total) for a panoramic view of the surroundings. Very nice! PS: For a visit to shrines in Myanmar, a pair of slippers, a plastic bag to keep your shoes, wet tissue and a bottle of purified water will go a long way. Over-the-knee attire is a must.

Located at west side of Thanlwin along with other famous caves, YaThaePyan, BayinNyi and Bat cave. The cave is covered with thousands of Buddha statues. It's a limestone cave and people considered it as a Buddhist temple. It's quite obvious that it's a buddhist temple. But, KawGon cave also have scriptures about the holy trinity of Hinduism and even an image of the Ganesh(မဟာပိန္နဲ). There have also been found Mon scriptures of 7th century. People believe that most of the Buddha statues were donated by Martaban, the wife of Thaton King Manuha. It is said that Queen Martaban escaped and hid there when King Anawrahta of Bagan kingdom conquered Thaton kingdom and took King Manuha. I'm not gonna tell all the details right here. So, go explore yourself there. It's worth it.

As it is historical and wonderful for visiting and going on a pilgrimage to this place discovered since AD 7 century. As you see it , though it is not long inside the cave, it is worth enjoying this. And form this cave , you can go to the Yathebyan Cave 150 feet long inside and you would feel it amazed to be there and its story and nearby there natural water cave to explore surprisingly.

Very beautiful carvings on the cave walls. There are also a lot of cute monkeys around! Take the stairs on the left for a beautiful view! Definitely worth of visiting!

Kaw Gon Cave is located on Hpa-An, Kayin State, Myanmar. This limestone cave (AD.7) is historical and cultural heritage of Myanmar. You will see Buddha Statues which were curved on the cave's walls. Go and visit there. I'm sure you will like it.

We visited 27.Dec.2015. This Cave is 130 feet length and 70 feet wide, only about 25 feet in height means it will not be very large cave. No specific history indicate that limestone caves were decorated by Mon queen MOTE TA MA , wife of the Mon King Manuha. King Manuha was arrested by Bagan King Anawyahta then queen MOTE TA MA fled and hided in this cave and she has been established in this filming. At AD1827 British Ambassador John carrot ford , in 1835 Richard Tan, in 1836 Saint Judson, visited and studied. There are seven ink letters and one stone letter.

An ancient cave complex with thousands of Buddha statues! Please remember to take off your footwear upon entering the holy grounds. Climb the flight of stairs to the summit of the cave rock formation for the amazing panoramic views of the surrounding fields.

I travelled to this pagoda at the evening of last month during the rainy season. At that time, there was a few people and I was felt of the peace and my mind was safe and full of energy. Every body should pay respect there.

A must-visit when you come to Hpa-an, you will see a peaceful and beautiful nature.

This pagoda is situated at the top of the small hill, surrounded by a lake, at which visitors can feed fish 🐟. One of the places in Hpa-An where free meals are served to visitors.

A very beautiful temple and pagoda at the top of the mountain. So stunning. Wish to be there again. ❤️

Amazing Pagoda on the top of the rock. Really fascinating how it has been built. This is also an amazing Sunset point for photographers and lovers : the area is totally peaceful, and all you have to do is enjoy.

Kyaut Ka Lat Pagoda is made up of beautiful rock formations in a serene lake atop a limestone pinnacle with Mt Zwekabin as the backdrop. The small platform on top is used for meditation. No photography is allowed as the platform is narrow. Nice!

Great spot for sunset the Pagoda sits on the top of a rock formation in the middle of the lake. Seriously big fish in the lake and some other animals. You can't climb all the way up just like 7m up to some praying point so don't expect to go to the top. Still a fun place to spend your sunset time

Natural beauty and clean environment. You can free fish, bird and tortoise 🦈🐟🕊🦩in the water. You can see the natural cave and modern with buddha statues in the internal and learn about Sadan through the whole cave. After learning, the villagers make funds from riding the boat. 🌲🌴

The most attractive place in Hpa An. The 10 minute walk into the natural cave (from the entrance to the exit) and a short boat trip that goes through the cave are what makes this place really amazing and memorable 😍. Highly recommended

The longest Cave in the Hpa An. At the end of the cave , there was a boat we could rent to go back . On the way of the boat trip, you can take amazing landscape view such as rice paddies and Mountain Range.

It is really dark inside the cave when the electricity is off. Even the generator is not working at the crowded time during public holidays. You must need to open your flash light from your mobile phone and be careful to walk non-slipping on the walkway. But, you can feel the real taste of the natural cave. Enjoy!

Nice and Wonderful Religious Place , One of the famous places in Hpa-An , Revisit again in 2026 .

A stunning cave where one is greeted by the many Buddhas at the cavern-like entrance. Wear non-slip footwear and bring a torch to walk through the cave (maybe slippery at times). Be greeted by a burst of bright light and a lovely tranquil lake. The transition from darkness to brightness brought a smile to my face. :) We chartered long wooden boats and paddled through a cave that is half submerged with water. It was an awesome ride with plentiful of photo-taking opportunities. Enjoy!

The most impressive cave. You can walk through from entrance to exit of cave. At exit of the cave, boat are waiting for you to get car parking. One boat for maximum six people. Fees is kyat 6,000 (Oct 2019). Option 1, you can walk back from exit to entrance if you don't love to go back by boat. Option 2, you can go back car parking by boat from exit of cave. For option 2, you must take your slipper or shoes with you. Because you have to walk 5 minutes to the car parking after boat trip. Best time to go this cave is evening between 4 pm and 5 pm.

Very beautiful Pagoda. It's not crowded and there is a very peaceful atmosphere. Everything is very clean.

This place was almost empty when I visited in the early afternoon. Maybe the heat was keeping people away, or maybe the construction. Large, gold Buddha, that imitates the more famous one in the Mandalay area.

It is located in Mawlamyine township. Near kyaikthalan Pagoda. You can see the View of sunset 🌇

I saw new escalator and covered this with glasses. Looked cool and impressive. If u got Mawlamyine, it should join with it.

Peaceful.

Quiet, Peace and Nice View from the top of the Mountain. The peace seeker must go there once in a Life.

Nice view, river, mountain, island, bank, forest, city sky view, and other pagoda. This is a good view point and a good place to pay homage to the Triple-Gem and also a noble silence place to meditate and moreover a good place to sit and read and to walk.

You can see the whole city from this Pagoda and it is best to visit in the evenings like I did. Peaceful and the locals say your visit to Mawlamyine won't complete without getting to Kyaikthanlan pagoda.

One of the most Beautiful Pagodas in Myanmar. Located at and elevated place in Mawlamyine is reachable by Elevator lift. And can be descended following the steps. This Pagoda can be seen prominently from all places in Mawlamyine. The Pagoda has very beautiful idols of Large Buddha and reclining Buddha.. more images around the Pagoda. On one side of the Pagoda beautiful scenes of the lower reaches upto the river can be seen . Down the steps idols of angel like apsaras are lining to welcome the visitors.

Can see the whole city of Mawlamyine from the hill top. Calm and peaceful place to relieve the stress. The guards are friendly. We even left our foot wears unattended but not stolen. Good place to visit even if you're not a Buddhist.

Kyeik Than Lan Pagoda is a beautiful pagoda that offers a panoramic view of the city and a vantage point to enjoy the sunset. There was a power blackout but luckily we completed our tour of the pagoda.

The location of the pagoda allows for some amazing views of Mawlamyine and the surrounding area. It’s a nice quiet place to reflect, walk about, enjoy the view and cool off in what seems to be an ever-present breeze. There is also a covered walkway on the north side that leads to the Mahamuni Pagoda.

One of the historical and pride of Mawlamyine. It's located at higher so you can see good seeing likes fields, trees and Thanlwin river.

Best sunset spot in town! There is a charge for parking your motorbike (200 kyat from memory) but apart from that the rest is donations/up to you!

First of all, I want to apologize for the rollback photo. Some people have been unable to return home because certain areas remain unsafe due to events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, civil war, flooding, and earthquakes that occurred between 2019 and 2025. Edited: April 8, 2025 Remembrance : 7August2016 At Win Sein Taw Ya with my Team. Thanks World.

very biggest sleep(lying)buddha statues have there.many interesting place in there.

You should not miss to visit world biggest laying down Buddha statue. Moreover, another attraction is inside the statue. Do you want to know what's hidden inside? Ok, let go and find it out. ^_^. It will make you impress.

Nice place and huge Buddha

amazing architect of pagoda. No need to pay charges.

The biggest Buddha in our Mon state

For tourist probably a bit disappointing since the Statue is not finished yet and the inside is nothing special.

Place to buy jade at a very reasonable price. They test it in front of you. If you don't speak Thai or Burmese, get an interpreter so you can bargain.

The poor vendors were still trying to clean up and awaiting the return of electricity after the usual annul floods with virtually no shop open within the building and pools of water in low lying areas. There were some very interesting shops in the nearby streets with a variety of wooden and other statues. Lovely people but be wary of those on the other side of the barbed wire as I was "short changed" of several paid for products on what was a tiring and hot day.

We visited here yesterday (14 October 2022). It was quite and dark. Not pleasant walk at all. Each small booth sold almost the same thing. Gems, jade, snacks, electronic stuffs from China, Burmese clothes. Some wooden carvings were interesting though. We didn’t buy anything. In our opinion, if you would like to see the border between Burma and Thai, you could come and take a quick look. That’s all. The market was so so.

Right at the Western most Border Crossing of Thailand 🇹🇭 and Myanmar 🇲🇲. Well worth a visit.

Only about half of the stalls open when I went 17/8/22 and very few patrons. Mostly jewellery, foodstuffs and everyday items available. I had a really nice PadThai on the outside of the market. There's some antique shops at the other end of the market in the street opposite the carpark.

Big market near the boarder bridge to Myamar. You can find a lot things from Myamar. Also you can get dry fish and fresh shrimps in diverent sizes. Mae Sot - sea in Myamar about 150 km Mae Sot - sea in Thailand about 700 km

In this market I bought a silver ring with gem stone and some clothes. The market is not that big but fun to walk around.

Beautiful pagoda and well maintained surroundings. Wear thick socks if you want to walk around the pagoda in day time or start in the evening because shoes are not allowed. The museum is quite interesting. It contained items donated from the locals. You'll get to see a glimpse of how they live over time.

Lovely temple in Tak northern Thailand. Is created in Myanmar style as not far from that border. Definitely worth a visit if in area

The Buddidh temple in Tak.There is the big Buddha and the beautiful golden pagodas.

Great 👍

A hot day to walk around but it is a lovely temple with lots of shops to buy offerings. Definitely worth a visit.

Look lovely. Chanting and beautiful photos. Fab r

Nice relaxing Spiritual Museum

A very interesting homage to the king who lived in the mid-1700's, defeated the Burmese and reunified Thailand before being deposed in a coup and executed in 1782.

King Taksin was one of the greatest King in Thailand. His army fought our countless armies who wanted to control Siam, previous Thai country name. Locals prays respect to him and his contribution in important occasions. Nice place to visit and lean about our past history.

I visited this monument while traveling from Sukho thai to Chiang Mai. It was a much needed stopover. I enjoyed the view, several life sized idols of chickens, horses, soldiers and other artifacts. I might have visited this place for free and there was a free parking in 2023. There is a clean toilet on-site. There is a nearby street food market and the nearby road has several other restaurants. The food prices might be cheaper compared to Bangkok.

Small place but very interesting

2024-12-22 Very nice place,

This is a nice and peaceful shrine to a local hero and Tak native who became king of the nation in a time of war, and saved it from the invading Burmese. Many Thais come here to pay their respects to a national hero. It is a nice, clean and quiet place in the heart of the city.

Famous monument for thais peoples, visit to get local vibe

Very satisfying experience. It is a little far to get there but definitely worth the effort to visit. Very quiet wooded surroundings with a lot fewer tourists.

It's the main ruins in the west area. This may be the only one where you should visit in the west. You have to go up a bit, may take 10 to 15 minutes to come to the top of the hill. There is the ruins on the top of the hill and you can see nice view from the top. It's worth to visit.

Wat Saphan Hin is a serene hilltop temple in Sukhothai Historical Park, known for its towering 12.5 meter standing Buddha and panoramic views of the surrounding plains. Sitting about 200 meters above the ancient city, Wat Saphan Hin dates back to the 13th century. A place of royal pilgrimage, King Ramkhamhaeng is said to have visited to pay his respects. The temple’s name, which means “Stone Bridge Monastery,” comes from the slate pathway that leads visitors up the hillside. It is calming as the Phra Attharot Buddha stands doing the abhaya mudra hand gesture, symbolic of reassurance and protection.

3rd July 2023. The highlight of the west area is definitely Wat Sapuan Hin. Worth 100baht, the cycle & climb up the hill for the tranquility & serenity. I think another 25baht for bringing the bicycle in. My visit was interrupted by a brief rain shower but I was the only visitor. South from here are other historical sites all the way till the Dam, also worth the time & effort too.

Wat Saphan Hin is a FREE visit area in most west zone out of Sukhothai Historical Park. You need to wake up early if you want to enjoys the view of sunrise (prefer start depart at 5.30pm) because this temple built on the hills approximately 50m high. At here you can feel the peaceful and quiet atmosphere, is a place that suitable to calms and ponder.

300m climb to the temple from the road as the temple is 200m above the boat nice views of the valley from the top. separate ticket is required to visit this temple. Thais 20 baht non Thai 100 baht

A somewhat steep walk up from the road to a large Buddha statue. Offers nice views of the rest of the park.

This is a very tranquil place. Free entry to wander around the grounds and soak your feet in hot water springs, if you wish! The water is around 60 degrees Celsius so quite hot enough. There are not many amenities but the toilets are clean. There is a possibility to have a hot bath or even stay on site in a cabin.

Just pass by. These guys don't care about anyone. Look around, and you'll understand everything. They don't care about the cleanliness around and don't care about the guests. We rented a private bath, some more people were immediately brought into it, despite the fact that my things were already lying there. Everyone around was laughing and smiling, well, that's how it happened, show me your tickets. In general, it was necessary to immediately pay attention to the condition of the whole complex and the basic cleanliness in the bathrooms and run, maybe the socks would have remained on me. And so... you can watch, try to swim, maybe you'll like it, but take it into account, they haven't been cleaned there since the 90s As a bonus, I attach a photo with the remains of garbage burning. What is prohibited by the law of Thailand

Excellent place and location. Great service. Great prices. Friendly staffs. Phra Ruang Hot Springs , also known as "Bueng Sap", is located in Kamphaeng Phet Province and is a famous health tourism destination. Legend has it that this hot springIt was caused by the King wanting to boil chicken that followed the chicken fighting. Therefore, he cursed the water in the lake to be hot. And when you need cold water to wash the chicken So he cursed another pond to be cold.. Phra Ruang Hot Spring is a natural hot spring with 5 points of water springing up from underground. The temperature is approximately 58 degrees Celsius. This hot spring is considered sacred water and is used in important national ceremonies.

It is very well maintained. The entrance fee is 30 Bt. The foot bath is free. A private room is a bargain at 50 Bt per hour. A rental towel is 10 Bt. The bath🛁 was spacious and comfortable😊 There is also a fan in the room, so it is comfortable😊🙆‍♀️ The hot spring was colorless and transparent without any sulfur smell. The staff were also very kind.

the place is beautiful and well maintained. BUT: 1. the stereo is tuned on radio , loud, with commercials, so it's not really peaceful but annoying 2. there are separate bungalows with artificial baths. it's not possible to deep outdoor expect to deep the feet only. such a waste of hot springs!!!

A real hot spring in the middle of no where. CHEAP but out of the way. The temperature of main hot spring is about 65C. The hot water is pumped to bath houses around the facility. They allow you to drink water from the main spring. You can soak your feet in feet soaking pools for free. The bath house only cost THB 30 for 30 minutes. Really good service with very nice people. If you are in the area - highly recommended.

Clean and calm atmosphere during the weekday, this place is great to stop by for relaxing and unwinding after a long road trip.

We went around 17:30 and it was completely free to visit, we saw some "visitor fee" signs but there was nobody to collect payment. It is good and walkable in the Leaning Budha part, which is to the south, but walking then to the western part we were greated by many many many dogs, they were all over the park and honestly did not seem friendly, the temples are okay but not worth dealing with the dogs, which we had to scare off with big stick at the end and make our way out quickly. The park has great historical value and potential, and it looks like they are trying to make it more accesable with brick alleys, but the dogs should be their first concern, I think.

A Unesco world heritage. One of a historical park in this province for studying with total area around 1600 rai. You can drive along the yellow line road to look around the park. Entrance fee will be charged at the entrance.

The temples, Buddha statues and park are incredible. And few tourists made it here. A highlight of any trip to Central Thailand.

UNESCO world heritage and 100% worthwhile to visit. We recommend to take a guide to gain interesting insights about this historical place. We were almost alone and enjoyed it much.

So the historical parks at Kamphaeng Phet has two parts, this is the larger part where you can drive your car in. Suggest you to buy the combined ticket for both sides (foreigner 300 baht car 30 baht) The city needs to do much more to promote thier heritage sites as there was barely any visitors as I drove in on a Sunday noon. This park is under appreciate by both locals ans foreigners a like. In my opinion the sites at Kamphaeng Phet are even more interested than Sukhothai

Peaceful nature and not too hot thanks to the trees. It is possible to walk from one park to the other. But there are far too many street dogs, easily dozens. Be prepared to step in their poop. Also the 300 bhat entrance fee, which does not include the museum, is apparently not enough to clear out these mean dogs.

Great place to visit. Historical site, well kept and clean. You can drive through or get a tour.