Shwe Kra Thein
Shwe Kra Thein is a Buddhist temple in Mrauk-U Township, Rakhine State. Shwe Kra Thein is situated nearby to the archaeological site Hmauk Taw Gate, as well as near the Buddhist temple Lat Kway Taw.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shite-thaung Temple and Dukkanthein Paya.
Shite-thaung Temple
Buddhist temple
The Shaitthaung Temple, also spelled Shitthaung according to Standard Burmese pronunciation, is a Buddhist temple in Mrauk U. The name means 'Temple of 80,000 Buddha Images', and is also known as the 'Temple of Victory'. Shite-thaung Temple is situated 3,500 feet northeast of Shwe Kra Thein.
Dukkanthein Paya
Buddhist temple
Htukkanthein is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the ancient Arakanese city of Mrauk U, in Rakhine State, Western Myanmar. The name means "Cross-Beam Ordination Hall". Dukkanthein Paya is situated 3,200 feet northeast of Shwe Kra Thein.
Koe-thaung Temple
Buddhist temple
Kouthaung is the largest Buddhist temple in Mrauk U, Myanmar. The name means "Temple of 90,000 Buddha Images". The temple was built between 1554 and 1556 by King Dikkha. Koe-thaung Temple is situated 1½ miles east of Shwe Kra Thein.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mrauk U.
Mrauk U
Mrauk U is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District. Mrauk U is culturally significant for the local Rakhine people and is the location of many important archeological sites.
Shwe Kra Thein
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Mrauk-U Township, Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
20.59136° or 20° 35′ 29″ northLongitude
93.18535° or 93° 11′ 7″ eastOpen location code
7MGMH5RP+G4OpenStreetMap ID
node 3141121433OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Shwe Kra Thein Monastery and Hmauk Taw Gate.
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