Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda
Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda
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Nay min Mandalay Tuk Tuk Taxi
Mandalay, Myanmar167 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
This pagoda is very famous in mandalay city.I think guests should go there and then this pagoda contain interestng place in mandalay.
Written March 19, 2020
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SOH KIEN PENG
Singapore, Singapore9,298 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
There are a number of pagodas and other attractions a cluster at the base of Mandalay Hill and comprise the following:
(a) Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda
(b) Golden Palace Monastery (Teak Monastery)
(c) Kuthodaw Pagoda (World's largest Book)
(d) Sanda Muni Paya
(e) Atumashi Monastery
You covered an extensive chunk of the attractions in Mandalay city when you are at the base of the Mandalay Hill. I thought I covered all of them before I went up Mandalay Hill but I subsequently found that I still missed out Atumashi Monastery. It is imperative to mark their locations before your exploration so that you know if you have covered all of them.
I stayed at Yoe Yoe Lay Homestay which was nearer to Mandalay Hill than the downtown. From my hostel, I walked to the junction of Street 30th and Street 62th and waited for a pick-up truck that fetched me to Mandalay Hill. From Mandalay Hill, I just strolled around to visit the above few attractions. The pick-up truck fare is only 200 kyats (about 20 cts Sing dollar). There are no admission charges to visit the attractions. I only paid 1000 kyat for the visit to the pagoda at the summit of Mandalay Hill.
I first visited Sanda Muni Pagoda followed by this Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda. Initially, I thought this temple is a palace as the gilded decorated pillars and sculptures look quite grand and picturesque. The architectural design appears to bear some similarities with some of the Thai structures in Bangkok. There was also red carpet lay on the passage way leading to the prayer hall. It was only when I saw the beautiful Buddha image at the prayer hall with many devotees gathering in front of the image that I realized that this was a temple and not the palace ground.
The Golden Palace Monastery has a teak architectural intrinsic design, the Sanda Muni Pagoda and the Kuthodaw Pagoda outshine the rest with the World largest book and inscriptions on marble tablets in glaringly white stupas. Each of the attractions at the base of Mandalay Hill has her distinguished features.
Do pay a visit to each of them to see the difference when you are visiting Mandalay Hill.
(a) Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda
(b) Golden Palace Monastery (Teak Monastery)
(c) Kuthodaw Pagoda (World's largest Book)
(d) Sanda Muni Paya
(e) Atumashi Monastery
You covered an extensive chunk of the attractions in Mandalay city when you are at the base of the Mandalay Hill. I thought I covered all of them before I went up Mandalay Hill but I subsequently found that I still missed out Atumashi Monastery. It is imperative to mark their locations before your exploration so that you know if you have covered all of them.
I stayed at Yoe Yoe Lay Homestay which was nearer to Mandalay Hill than the downtown. From my hostel, I walked to the junction of Street 30th and Street 62th and waited for a pick-up truck that fetched me to Mandalay Hill. From Mandalay Hill, I just strolled around to visit the above few attractions. The pick-up truck fare is only 200 kyats (about 20 cts Sing dollar). There are no admission charges to visit the attractions. I only paid 1000 kyat for the visit to the pagoda at the summit of Mandalay Hill.
I first visited Sanda Muni Pagoda followed by this Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda. Initially, I thought this temple is a palace as the gilded decorated pillars and sculptures look quite grand and picturesque. The architectural design appears to bear some similarities with some of the Thai structures in Bangkok. There was also red carpet lay on the passage way leading to the prayer hall. It was only when I saw the beautiful Buddha image at the prayer hall with many devotees gathering in front of the image that I realized that this was a temple and not the palace ground.
The Golden Palace Monastery has a teak architectural intrinsic design, the Sanda Muni Pagoda and the Kuthodaw Pagoda outshine the rest with the World largest book and inscriptions on marble tablets in glaringly white stupas. Each of the attractions at the base of Mandalay Hill has her distinguished features.
Do pay a visit to each of them to see the difference when you are visiting Mandalay Hill.
Written March 19, 2017
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kosoesoemdy
Mandalay, Myanmar3,454 contributions
Jan 2016
Before going up to the top of Mandalay hill for sunset , Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda is the best place to explore for Huge Marble Buddha. There are Sagyin Hill that only 27 miles north of Mandalay on the way to Mogok ( famous Ruby mine in Myanmar! ). All the Mable are from Sagyin Hill nearby Mandalay. King Mindon who constructed Mandalay Royal Palace donated this Buddha Image. Lovely to see one of huge Marble Buddha!
Written January 26, 2016
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AmazingMyanmaScenery
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar11 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
This is the Biggest marble Buddha statue in Asia.It is really peaceful and saturate in Min Da Ma Road.We can go easily from downtown.
Written June 22, 2015
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QueenslandTommy
Burpengary, Australia1,598 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Our driver dropped us here prior to going to Mandalay Hill which was one of the highlights of our day. Lots to see from the well-manicured gardens, temple, marble Buddha, statues on each wing, market stalls, paintings, so much to take in. A busy place but everyone is friendly, smiling and respectful. A wonderful place to visit.
Written May 23, 2019
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Adib Farid
Sao Paulo, SP1,549 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Very big one!
I saw different things, like a bell man, that stays there just ringing the bell, a boy with birds, which you buy one and release! Very interesting visit!
I saw different things, like a bell man, that stays there just ringing the bell, a boy with birds, which you buy one and release! Very interesting visit!
Written August 30, 2017
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Mutandis
United Kingdom236 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
It's certainly worth dropping by this temple, which is within a cluster of tourist sights to the north east of the Royal Palace. The enormous marble Buddha statue is magnificent.
As is common, a local (in this case someone wearing the robes of a monk) engaged with us and showed us around the temple grounds. Housed in the grounds is a nice pool, in which a little bird was in the process of drowning. Our guide was anxious to proceed but we took the time to rescue the bird, its life preserved. Our little tour drew to a close and, before I could even reach for my wallet to withdraw the customary tip of a few thousand kyat, I was met with a demand for a cool one hundred dollars. I declined and said it was a few thousand kyat or nothing. Our "guide" stated that he did not deal in small money so we stuffed the notes into a donation box.
Of the many temples we visited in Myanmar, Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda certainly ranks amongst the most memorable and eventful (but potentially the most expensive to visit).
As is common, a local (in this case someone wearing the robes of a monk) engaged with us and showed us around the temple grounds. Housed in the grounds is a nice pool, in which a little bird was in the process of drowning. Our guide was anxious to proceed but we took the time to rescue the bird, its life preserved. Our little tour drew to a close and, before I could even reach for my wallet to withdraw the customary tip of a few thousand kyat, I was met with a demand for a cool one hundred dollars. I declined and said it was a few thousand kyat or nothing. Our "guide" stated that he did not deal in small money so we stuffed the notes into a donation box.
Of the many temples we visited in Myanmar, Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda certainly ranks amongst the most memorable and eventful (but potentially the most expensive to visit).
Written February 24, 2015
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DilrukshiH
Colombo, Sri Lanka2,679 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
A nice temple, nothing spectacular, but worth visiting as all these temples are full of history. Take a Guide or Guide book as language is a big problem in Myanmar.
Also be appropriately dressed as a mark of respect to Buddhism.
Also be appropriately dressed as a mark of respect to Buddhism.
Written February 12, 2015
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bikerbabe22
Milton, Canada795 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This is a gorgeous temple in the heart of Mandalay. Try to spend a least a few minutes here enjoying the tranquility and peacefulness of this lovely place.
Written March 22, 2020
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Shreya Saha
Phitsanulok, Thailand925 contributions
Mar 2019
The Kyauk Taw Gyi enshrines the largest marble Buddha image in Myanmar, measuring 37 ft tall and 24 ft wide, weighing over 600 tonnes
Written February 20, 2020
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