MRAUK U

MRAUK U (MYO HAUNG)

Mrauk U ( Myo Haung ) is an ancient capital city date back in the 15th century. It's lies on the rocky plain between the Le –myo and Kaladan River intersected by ranges of hills and numerous canals. The beautiful landscapes river trip about 6 hours from Sittwe to Mrauk U. In 16 centuries Portuguese missionary was stayed in Mrauk U about five years. The city surrounded by high rough mountains , walls of nature make and dispending with artificial ones. As in old Myanmar capitals the archaeological activity was the outcome of strong religious favor. Other near interest places are Wasali ancient city, Chin women tattoo face villages and other local villages. Nice for travel to Mrauk U between Nov to end of March.

SHITTHAUNG TEMPLE

The Shitthaung temple or " Temple of the 80,000 Buddha's " located about half a mile the north of the old place site was built by King Min Bin in 1535.It was constructed six feet thick of solid sandstone and like " rock cave tunnel ". With its thick wall, tiny windows and commanding views of the surroundings area , no mortar was used in the construction and stones were connected with stone brackets.

KOETHAUNG TEMPLE

Standing on a plain of rice fields is the Kothaung Temple , the name means 90,000 and probably signified the number of Buddha images it was supposed to contain. It was built by King MinTaikkha, the son of King Min Bin who built shitthaung or temple of 80,000 pagodas, so the son exceeded the father by 10,000. It was built in 1553. Its the biggest pagoda in the Mrauk U area, unlike some of the temples, not only sandstone, but bricks were also used in this temple.

HTUKKANTHEIN TEMPLE

Htukkan or Dukkhan, the temple stands on a hill, 30 ft high, having a flat surface like that of a drum, king Minphalaung built the pagoda in 1571 A.D. Like the Shitthaung Pagoda and Dukkanthein was built with sandstones and layers of bricks over the roof. Inside the temple around the wall have many stone sculptures figures.

YADANAPON PAGODA

Yadanapon pagoda was built in A.D 1612 , and was donated by king Min Khamon and Queen Shin Htwe. There are lots of architectural remaining of Mrauk U time. There are seventeen smaller pagodas around the main pagoda. Each one was donated by Kings , Queens and other royal families of Mrauk U Dynasty.

PITAKATAIK

The little library or Pitakataik, the repository for the Buddhist scriptures was built in 1591 also by King Min Phalaung. There were 48 libraries in Mrauk U but only this one is preserved.

LAUNGBANPYAUK PAGODA

The Laungbanpyauk Pagoda built by King Minkhaunggraza in 1525 A.D. Two walls surrounded it.The outer surface of the inner wall is decorated with fine designs and is formed by stones projecting an inch out of clay tablets of red, yellow, blue, and green alternately with a white center. The design is so fine and outstanding that well – known architects have recorded it in detail.Other interest places in Mrauk U are City market, Wasali ancient city, Mahamuni Buddha, Ancient monastery, sunset mountain and Chin women Tattoo face villages.

SITTWE

Sittwe is the capital city of Rakhine state, at the mouth of the Kalanda River where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. Offshore delta islands from a wide protected channel that has served as an important harbour for many centuries. Sittwe has at last a 2000 year history of habitation, though in its mordern from the city started as a trading port around 200 years ago and further developed after the British occupation of 1826.during the British era, international trade along the coast bloomed. The town has two museums of worth of interest and huge local market.

NGWE SAUNG BEACH

Ngwe Saung beach is located about 250 km to the west of Yangon and about 35 km Northwest of Pathein. Second famous beach in Myanmar. About 6 hours drive from Yangon. One of the unspirit , clean , sandy and shaded with coconut trees. There you can study diving and snorkeling.

CHAUNG THAR BEACH

Chaung Tha Beach is same way going to Ngwe Saung beach , about 250 km and 6 hours drive from Yangon. There you will find unspoiled white sandy beach and on of the relaxing place in Myanmar.