Shwe Kyat Kya Pagoda
Shwe Kyat Kya Pagoda is a Buddhist temple in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Jade Pagoda and Umin Thonze Pagoda.
Jade Pagoda
Buddhist temple
Photo: Ninjastrikers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kyauksein Pagoda, formally known as the Varocana Kyauksein Zedi, is a Buddhist pagoda located in the outskirts of Amarapura, Mandalay Region, Myanmar. The pagoda itself is covered with over 10,000 long tons of jade, rising to a height of 75 feet 6 inches, and is reputed to be the world's first jade pagoda. Jade Pagoda is situated 2 miles southeast of Shwe Kyat Kya Pagoda.
Umin Thonze Pagoda
Buddhist temple
Photo: Roger Price, CC BY 2.0.
The Umin Thonze Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa, located in the Sagaing Hills, Myanmar. The pagoda was founded by King Tarabya I of Sagaing. It was renovated in 1643 and in 1723. Umin Thonze Pagoda is situated 2½ miles north of Shwe Kyat Kya Pagoda.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Amarapura and Myitnge.
Amarapura
Photo: DANIEL JULIE, CC BY 2.0.
Amarapura is a city in Mandalay Division in Central Myanmar. It was the capital of Burma in the early 19th century and is the home of a famous bridge.
Myitnge
Town
Myitnge is a town in Amarapura Township in the Mandalay Region of central Burma. It is situated between Amarapura and the Myitnge River and lies along National Highway 1 which connects it to the city of Mandalay in the north. Myitnge is situated 4½ miles east of Shwe Kyat Kya Pagoda.
Tada-U
Town
Photo: Mayor mt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tada-U is a town in central Myanmar about 10 km from the provincial capital of Mandalay and is the principal town of Tada-U Township and Tada-U District. There is an air force base located in the town. Tada-U is situated 5 miles southwest of Shwe Kyat Kya Pagoda.
Shwe Kyat Kya Pagoda
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Also known as: “pagoda”
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Mandalay Region, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
21.87921° or 21° 52′ 45″ northLongitude
96.00332° or 96° 0′ 12″ eastOpen location code
7MHRV2H3+M8OpenStreetMap ID
node 2562397401OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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