It is the capital of Sagaing region and is known for many Buddhist temples and monasteries, making it an important monastic centre. Sagaing is a great day trip option for tourists visiting Mandalay who head to the scenic Sagaing Hill overlooking the Irrawaddy and Yadanabon Bridge.

Sagaing’s former name is Zeyapura (Jayapura), which translates to the city of victory. Among the prominent attractions are the Kaunghmudaw Pagoda and Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw, a large pagoda on the northwestern outskirts of Sagaing.

Hsinbyume Pagoda

The Hsinbyume Pagoda, also known as Myatheindan, is a large Buddhist temple located in Mingun in Sagaing Region in Myanmar. Situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, this enormous white temple is one of the main attractions for people visiting Sagaing province.

Its unique architecture is inspired by Mount Meru, the celestial mountain sacred to the Buddhists. The temple was built during the 18th century, by King Bagyidaw in memory of his princess Hsinbyume. It is expected to dress respectfully, covering both knees and shoulder while visiting the temple.

Sagaing Hill

Sagaing Hill is located in the district with the same name close to Mandalay city in Myanmar. Situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy river, it is a green hill dotted with more than 600 white and gold pagodas, making it one of the top attractions for tourists visiting Mandalay.

Depending on your preference, you can easily spend a few hours or an entire day exploring temples, taking a boat trip and enjoying the sunset views from Sagaing Hill. The Soon Oo Ponya Shin Pagoda is the most famous of all the temples, located at the top. A 45-minutes hike on the stairs leads to viewpoints from where you can get beautiful views of the horizon.

Bodhi Tataung

Maha Bodhi Ta Htaung is a region located in Monywa in Sagaing region in Myanmar. It is known for the world’s third-largest standing statue of Buddha statue and many monasteries, which is home to thousands of monks from all over the country. It is a popular day trip option for tourists visiting Mandalay.

This vast temple situated on a hill consists of thousands of statues of Buddha donated by pilgrims as a gesture of offering prayers. The standing Buddha statue was added in 1960, while the temple belongs to the early 18th century.

Phowintaung

Phowintaung is a Buddhist cave complex located close to the town of Monywa in Sagaing Region in Myanmar. It is situated on the banks of the River Chindwin and is a popular attraction among tourists interested in Buddhist caves. Phowintaung is known for the cave architecture and monastery, home to hundreds of young monks from across the country.

The complex contains more than 900 caves, which are highly decorated with murals depicting Jataka stories and journeys of the Buddha. The caves house hundreds of statues of Buddha in various sizes, most of which are made of sandstone. The paintings and these statues are from the 14th to 18th centuries and were donations made by the people during the Mon and Pagan dynasties.

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