Koe Thaung Pagoda - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Attractions Near Koe Thaung Pagoda

Andaw Thein Temple

1.79 km away from here

Andaw Thein Temple first became famous as a reliquary for one of the Buddha's teeth, which historians believe may have originally come from Sri Lanka. The name literally translates to “tooth shrine,” and tours of Mrauk U stop here to appreciate the distinctive pagodas, very much unlike what you’ll see in other parts of Myanmar.

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Ratanabon Pagoda

1.8 km away from here

A huge Buddhist stupa which was located in the heart of Rakhine and was built in 1612 by King Min Khamaung and his wife. it is said to have jewels and images enshrined in the central stupa, but none have ever been found. By all these features this place is important in this region.

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Shitthaung Paya

1.85 km away from here

The Shaitthaung Temple also spelled Shitthaung according to Standard Burmese pronunciation, which is a famous temple in Mrauk U. The name means 'Temple of 80,000 Buddha Images', and is also known as the 'Temple of Victory'. The temple was built in 1535–1536 by King Min Bin to commemorate his conquest of Bengal.

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Htukkant Thein Temple

1.99 km away from here

Htukkanthein Temple is one of the most famous temples in the ancient Arakanese city of Mrauk U, in Rakhine State, Western Myanmar. The name means “Cross-Beam Ordination Hall“. Like most of Mrauk U’s Buddhist temples, it is designed as a dual purpose ‘fortress-temple’. Although it is a ‘thein’, it is one of the most militaristic buildings in Mrauk U, built on raised ground, with a single entrance and small windows. This temple might have been employed as a refuge for the Buddhist religious order

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Lay Myet Hna Temple

2.1 km away from here

Le-myet-hna is a temple in Mrauk U located at the northwest corner of the Shite-thaung Temple. It has four entrances, one to each cardinal point and eight seated Buddhas round a central column. It was built by King Min Saw Mon in 1430 AD. Temple was entirely constructed with black sand stones.

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Mount Victoria

100.75 km away from here

Mount Victoria is the tallest peak in mountainous Chin State and the third highest in Myanmar. is set in the stunning and little-visited Nat Ma Taung National Park, home to a variety of rare and beautiful flora and fauna and ethnic tribes known for their tattoo-faced womenfolk. The national park's biodiversity has led to it being awarded ASEAN Heritage Park status and of Outstanding Universal Value by UNESCO. There are so many great viewpoints and we can enjoy the beauty of Myanmar from here.

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Discover More Attractions in Rakhine, Home of Koe Thaung Pagoda

Rakhine

Rakhine State formerly known as Arakan is a state in Myanmar. Rakhine State is the center of the Rohingyan conflict.

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