Gubyaukgyi temple Wetkyi
Gubyaukgyi temple Wetkyi
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The Wandering Reviewer
Melbourne, Australia12,189 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
Another day, another temple. Not sick of them at all. Each are different and they are all so unique. This temple has lovely murals inside but no photos please.
Built in 1113 this is another oldie but goodie.
The temple is known for two things. No. 1 is that it contains such a great array of well preserved frescos on the walls. The oldest of these paintings to be found in Began. Interestingly, each of the frescos have an ink caption written in Old Mon which is an old language in Myanmar. No. 2 is that the temple is near the Myazedi pagoda, at which was found two stone pillars with inscriptions written in four, ancient Southeast Asian languages: Pali, Old Mon, Old Burmese, and Pyu. The inscription on the pillar displayed by the Myazedi pagoda has been called the Burmese Rosetta Stone.
I'd like to be able to include photos but they weren't allowed to be taken.
You can see this temple in around 20 minutes at the most. It's small but perfect. There are some lovely stalls at the entrance and worth engaging them in a chat.
Built in 1113 this is another oldie but goodie.
The temple is known for two things. No. 1 is that it contains such a great array of well preserved frescos on the walls. The oldest of these paintings to be found in Began. Interestingly, each of the frescos have an ink caption written in Old Mon which is an old language in Myanmar. No. 2 is that the temple is near the Myazedi pagoda, at which was found two stone pillars with inscriptions written in four, ancient Southeast Asian languages: Pali, Old Mon, Old Burmese, and Pyu. The inscription on the pillar displayed by the Myazedi pagoda has been called the Burmese Rosetta Stone.
I'd like to be able to include photos but they weren't allowed to be taken.
You can see this temple in around 20 minutes at the most. It's small but perfect. There are some lovely stalls at the entrance and worth engaging them in a chat.
Written October 3, 2015
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Rai
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar10 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
An ancient heritage pagoda in Bagan (Nyaung Oo)which is situated on the left side of Nyaung Oo-Myingyan main road.Also can View to Ayeyarwady River from pagoda.
Written July 7, 2020
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sawhneysaab
Delhi805 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
One of the best temples to visit when you're visiting Old Bagan. You'll like the architecture and the Buddha statues.
Written February 28, 2020
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TravelerTrecker
Houston828 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
The temple is really close to Htilominlo. It is smaller than the latter, nevertheless, it is an impressive structure. Different from Htilominlo, it has fantastic, colourful murals especially at the roof. The murals are really old. They are some of the oldest in Bagan. The UNESCO has sponsored and directed their restoration.The colours include blues, yellows, and reds. The murals tell the life of Buddha. You can see his enlightenment and death and transitioned to the nirvana. Not many people visit this temple. It is one of the jewels of Bagan.
Pictures are not allowed. The temple is dark. However, there are lamps at every corner. It is also important to take a flashlight with you, other wise it will be difficult to appreciate its beauty. I saw a tour group that visited very fast. The temple in reality deserves a lot of time.
It is nice to walk outside. The temple is exquisite!
Pictures are not allowed. The temple is dark. However, there are lamps at every corner. It is also important to take a flashlight with you, other wise it will be difficult to appreciate its beauty. I saw a tour group that visited very fast. The temple in reality deserves a lot of time.
It is nice to walk outside. The temple is exquisite!
Written January 2, 2019
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kowie55
Chennai (Madras), India745 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This temple was built by Prince Yazakumara in honour of his father, the great king Kyanzittha. In its heydays it must have been beautiful, but it has been damaged by passage of time. It is built in Mon style . Inside, there are some interesting, but fading frescoes. The trellis windows let in light in an interesting pattern. But be sure to look up at the outer walls. They contain ornate stucco work. At one time the walls must have been full of such artistry, but now only the upper parts have this. The stucco-work in the lower spaces has withered away, exposing the brickwork.
Written November 24, 2018
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Rosario_it
Belgium1,760 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
In this temple the main attraction are the coloured painting which you can see inside.
This temple is one of the most frequented of Bagan.
This temple is one of the most frequented of Bagan.
Written November 22, 2018
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CoupleTaale
Breclav, Czech Republic37 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
You will barely meet someone there. mostly you will see only locals hanging around and trying to sell you some and asking to see sunset somewhere. Peaceful place (Y)
Written May 14, 2018
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Kyu Kyu T
Nyaung U, Myanmar27 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Very small temple but famous for wall painting.Gubyauk means Painted cave with the wall painting.The top of this temple was copy of the Mahabodhi temple at Buddhagaya in India.Previously when we can go up,but now we cannot go up.
Written September 10, 2017
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