Rakhine State
Mrauk-U
Mrauk-U Township

Lat Kway Taw

Lat Kway Taw is a Buddhist temple in , . Lat Kway Taw is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near the Buddhist temple .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Shite-thaung Temple and Dukkanthein Paya.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Jmhullot, CC BY 3.0.
The Shaitthaung Temple, also spelled Shitthaung according to Standard Burmese pronunciation, is a in . The name means 'Temple of 80,000 Buddha Images', and is also known as the 'Temple of Victory'. is situated 3,500 feet northeast of Lat Kway Taw.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Jmhullot, CC BY 3.0.
Htukkanthein is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the ancient Arakanese city of , in , Western Myanmar. The name means "Cross-Beam Ordination Hall". is situated 3,200 feet northeast of Lat Kway Taw.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Jmhullot, CC BY 3.0.
Kouthaung is the largest in , . The name means "Temple of 90,000 Buddha Images". The temple was built between 1554 and 1556 by King Dikkha. is situated 1½ miles east of Lat Kway Taw.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mrauk U.

Photo: Jmhullot, CC BY 3.0.
is a town in northern , . It is the capital of , a subregion of the District. is culturally significant for the local Rakhine people and is the location of many important archeological sites.

Lat Kway Taw

Latitude
20.59093° or 20° 35′ 27″ north
Longitude
93.18612° or 93° 11′ 10″ east
Open location code
7MGMH5RP+9C
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3157885428
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
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