Attractions in Sagaing

SAGAING

Located on the right bank of the Ayeyarwady River, it is widely regarded as the religious center of Myanmar. It is popularly known as 'Little Pagan' as the Sagaing ridge is crowded with around 600 pagodas and monasteries in which there are more than 3000 monks. There are also around 100 meditation centers in the area.

THABYEDAN FRONT

Fort built by the Burmese as their final resistance against the British forces in the third Anglo-Burmese war in 1886.

KAUNGHMUDAW PAYA

This is Sagaing's most important temple. It was built by King Thalun in 1636 and styled after a Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) pagoda in commemoration of the re-establishment of Ava as the royal capital.

TUPAYON PAYA

Constructed by King Narapati of Inwa in 1444, Tupayon is of an unusual style for Myanmar: it consists of three circular stories each encircled by arched niches.

AUNGMYELAWKA PAYA

Situated on the riverfront, this zedi was erected by Bodawpaya in 1783 on the site of his home before he became king. It is built of sandstone and based on Shwezigon Pagoda.

DATPAUNGZU PAYA

A comparatively recent pagoda, which houses many relics from other older temples that were demolished when the railway was built through Sagaing.

HSINMYASHIN PAYA

Built in 1429 and known as the Pagoda of Many Elephants because of the elephant statues stationed at each entrance-way.