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Mingun Pahtodawgyi (Mingun Water Monastery)

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Mingun Water Monastery The Mingun Water Monastery is located on a small island in the middle of the river, making it uniquely distinctive compared to other pagodas. Visiting the water monastery requires taking a ferry, during which you can see the Mingun Bridge and the charming colonial-style town of Mingun. This area was once a port during the Portuguese colonial period, featuring beautiful countryside...

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Mingun Water Monastery

The Mingun Water Monastery is built on a small island in the middle of the river, standing out uniquely among other pagodas. To visit the water monastery, you need to take a ferry, and along the way, you can view the Mingun Bridge and the quaint colonial-style town of Mingun. This town was once a harbor during the Portuguese colonial era, and its picturesque countryside scenery, along with Burmese stilted bamboo houses nestled among lush green trees, offers a special charm.

It’s a local highlight for devotees to release fish here, and visitors can also feed the fish.

Transportation

It’s about a 1-hour drive from downtown Yangon. You can hire a car, with the fare being around 5000 K.