Things to do in Shwehle

Thakhin Mya Park

Kandawgyi Natural Garden

Kandawgyi Natural Garden is a natural garden. The garden is renowned for its magnificent lake, rich vegetation, and tranquil atmosphere. Here, you can admire a wide variety of flowers and plants, including many rare and precious species. The garden is beautifully designed, with meticulously manicured flower beds and charming paths, making you feel as if you are in a fairyland of flowers. One of its striking features is the lake. This lake is called Kandawgyi Lake. The lake is clear and serene, surrounded by lush trees and mountains.

Shwezigon Pagoda

The Ruixi Palace Pagoda is located west of Liangwu Town and on the south bank of the Irrawaddy River. It was completed in 1102 AD. It is the oldest temple in Bagan, and it is also a building made of stones. It creates the classic style of the local pagoda shape, which is the prototype of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. There are a Buddha tooth and some Buddha bones in the Ruixi Palace Pagoda, and there are many local people who worship here. Before coming to the temple, you need to take off your shoes and walk into a 100-meter long corridor. There are many small vendors on both sides of the promenade, selling some handicrafts, and occasionally encounter a few little monks in red robes. Go to the end of the promenade, the names of the donors and the amount of donations are written on the walls on both sides. When you step out of the promenade, you can see the glittering Shwedagon Pagoda, like a miniature version of Shwedagon Pagoda. There are many pigeons on the edge of the tower, a peaceful atmosphere. Every morning, many Buddhist believers come here to pray, and the face of devout worship is impressive. The main body of the pagoda is painted with red lacquer, with a layer of gold foil attached to the outside, and the surrounding instruments and sculptures are gilded. The Ruixi Palace Tower is surrounded by 53 sculptures, including a lion, a macara (an animal that resembles a crocodile), and a toad. The base of the stupa consists of a three-tiered platform, and its treads are green wooden boards carved with traditional theatrical scenes, but it is not currently possible to climb the pagoda. It is said that buying a piece of gold foil and sticking it on the relief under the tower will bring blessings. The side hall outside the pagoda has uniform red lacquer pillars, and the top is decorated with gilt gold pagoda. A small Buddhist chapel on the southeast side of the pagoda is dedicated to 37 patron saints of the Kingdom of Bagan. The whole temple is particularly shining in the afternoon sun. There is also a small pool on the ground in front of the pagoda. You can see the reflection of the canopy on the top of the pagoda in the water, which is very interesting. In addition, a side hall in the backyard of the temple has a beautiful parquet tile floor, which is a good place to rest in the shade. After sunset, the pagoda will light up, and the dazzling Ruixi Palace Pagoda under the stars has a unique flavor.

The Secretariat Yangon

Built in 1889, this red brick building is a Victorian-style building with a U-shaped appearance. General Aung San, the father of modern Myanmar, and six cabinet members were killed here in 1947 and is one of Yangon's more important heritage.

Gyeiktaw Resort

Balloons over Bagan

Taking a hot air balloon ride is one of Bagan's must-see experiences. From a high altitude, you can overlook the ancient city with more than 2,000 temples and pagodas, as well as the Bagan Plain. Especially when the sun rises, the scene of the Thousand Pagodas and the hot air balloons is very shocking. The main thing to note is that during the rainy season from April to October every year, hot air balloons cannot fly, so please make travel plans in advance.

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General Aung San Park

General Aung San Park covers a vast area with lush trees and beautiful scenery. It is an ideal place for Yangon residents to relax and enjoy leisure activities, as well as a great spot for tourists to appreciate the city's landscape and Myanmar culture. Inside the park, there is a massive bronze statue of General Aung San, who is regarded as a national hero by the people of Myanmar. The statue is surrounded by flower beds and ponds, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can admire the statue of General Aung San here and learn about his significant contributions to Myanmar's history and national liberation. Whether you are a tourist or a local resident, you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, reflect on the great deeds of General Aung San, and spend a pleasant time with family and friends.

Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda

The Golden Pagoda Temple is a landmark building in Bago Province, Myanmar. It is said that there are two Buddhist relics in it, and it is also said that the tooth of Buddha is preserved. It has also become a local Buddhist place in Bago, and many festivals and ceremonies will be held here. There are 121 small pagodas around the main pagoda. The pagoda was built more than 1,000 years ago and is one of the four famous Buddhist temples in Myanmar history. The opposite of the pagoda is the ancient city of the Meng Dynasty in Myanmar. With the changes of history, the Ruimodu pagoda is also ill-fated. It has been baptized by many natural disasters, and the pagoda was destroyed in the great earthquake. , suffered serious damage, but also because of the persistence and piety of the Burmese beliefs, in the process of restoration and construction, they cherished and loved the pagoda more and more, and built higher and higher. At present, the pagoda has reached 114 meters high, becoming It is the taller pagoda in Myanmar, and now the top of the pagoda is placed at the bottom of the pagoda. During the full moon festival in Tagu (March/April), large numbers of pilgrims come here.

Ananda Temple

Ananda Temple is located in the east of Bagan's ancient city wall. It was built in 1105. It is a relatively complete and beautiful Buddhist temple in Bagan. It is famous for its symmetry and balance. The architectural craftsmanship of the pagoda in the middle of the temple greatly surpasses the previous pagoda, and incorporates a special style. There are many tourists and locals visiting Ananda Temple. Outside the temple, you can often see a market, with a wide variety of sand paintings, wood carvings, postcards and clothing, as well as drink stalls, which are very lively. Ananda Temple is the culmination of ancient architecture. The whole temple is square and covers an area of nearly 100 acres. It is a completely symmetrical shape. There is a long corridor on each side leading to the middle courtyard. Take off your shoes before entering the temple. In the middle of the temple is the Ananda Pagoda, which is about 51 meters high. The white towers are stacked in layers. The Indian-style minarets like corn ears are covered with gold leaf and inlaid with countless dazzling jewels. Magnificent and dazzling. On the outer wall of the stupa, there are thousands of Buddha statues and painted pottery reliefs of the Buddha's life story. Although the green background can only be seen slightly after the wind and rain, the process of the World Honored One's ascetic practice, meditation and complete enlightenment and becoming a Buddha can still be seen. Around the main tower, there are many small towers, Buddha statues and statues of various animals and mythical beasts. The base of the pagoda is an Indian-style square Buddha cave. There are high gates in the south, south, and northwest. Inside each gate is a standing golden Buddha with a height of about ten meters and different postures. The two statues in the north and south are the original golden Buddhas, while the two in the east and west were damaged and rebuilt after the fire. The golden Buddha in the south is breathtaking. It is said that when you look at it from a distance, the big Buddha smiles very kindly and kindly, but when you go to its feet and look up, the Dharma image becomes very solemn, which makes you involuntarily worship. Every morning, you can see many locals and pilgrims from all walks of life come here to worship and lay flowers, filled with a pious atmosphere. At night, the lights will illuminate the golden tower top, the golden light is bright and can be seen from a distance, which is a major symbol of Bagan. There are also double-layered corridors in the tower, and there are double-layered windows for daylighting. There are thousands of Buddhist niches on the walls of the cloister, offering golden statues of different sizes, which are worth watching carefully. Outside the pagoda is an open inner courtyard, where you can admire the resplendent spires of the pagoda up close.