Welcome to PAKOKKU - Myanmar
Famed amongst travellers around Myanmar, Mya Mya is a fluent English speaker and runs her aptly named 'Mya Mya' guesthouse (Mya Yatanar Inn) in Pakokku; a small town near Bagan. We were fortunate enough to stay in her guest house for one night whilst in Myanmar. One night was probably enough to see the sites of Pakokku however it would have been great to have more time to listen to Mya Mya's stories and to see a town nearly untouched by Western tourism.
This short video shows some of the sites which we saw during our time to, in and from Pakokku. Shots include the longest bridge in Myanmar (Irrawaddy Bridge), Pakokku Market, local temples and time spent with the locals.
Shot with a Panasonic GH3 with a 14mm Pancake Lens.
Pakokku bridge,the longest river crossing bridge in Myanmar
Pakokku Bridge
The much awaited opening of the river crossing bridge at Pakokku spanning Irrawaddy River in Myanmar creating a part of India-Myanmar-Thai tripartite highway project has been reported to be officially open to the public at the end of the year 2011.
The Pakokku Irrawaddy river crossing bridge has 3.4 kilometers long with 4 kilometer motorway and 6.17 kilometer railroad. This was built by Myanmar's Public Works under the supervision of the Construction Ministry.
The tripartite highway project of India, Myanmar and Thailand connects various regions like Letpanchepaw in Bagan Nyaung Oo, Mandalay region, on the east bank of the river and Pakokku, Magway region, on the west bank. This project is intended to have an easy way to Kalewa and Tamu bordering India via Myawaddy in Kayin state connecting Thailand.
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A 10-minute walk from ThiHoShin Pagoda, Hotel Juno is located in Pagukku. Featuring an outdoor pool and a restaurant, this cosy hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, laundry service and free WiFi.
This hotel is a 10-minute walk from Khan Taw market, and Nyaung U Airport can be reached under 14.3 miles from the property.
Boasting air conditioning, each non-smoking room at Juno Hotel is complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle and a minibar. Guests can enjoy city and garden views from all units. En suite bathrooms are provided with slippers and free toiletries.
Other guests’ facilities at Juno include luggage storage, laundry service and car hiring. Guests can approach the hotel staff for airport shuttle service at an additional cost.
Tasty local and western cuisines can be sampled at the in-house restaurant. Food delivery to the guestrooms is also possible. Guests can have a sip of their favorite drinks while enjoying the pleasant music at the bar.
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မိတ္ထီလာရောက်တိုင်း အမြဲသွားဖြစ်တဲ့ (၁၁) နေရာ Top 11 places in Meiktila, Myanmar (Meiktila)
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I travelled to Meiktila town and than I went to study many pagodas and many places. Totally,I arrived 11 places.
ကျွန်တော် မိတ္ထီလာကို ရောက်ရင် အမြဲသွားဖြစ်တဲ့ (၁၁)နေရာ ရှိပါတယ် အဲ့နေရာတွေက တကယ်ကိုပျော်စရာကောင်းပါတယ် စိတ်ချမ်းသာစရာ ပီတိဖြစ်စရာ ၀မ်းသာစရာတွေများစွာရှိပါတယ် ကျွန်တော့်လိုပဲ မိတ္ထီလာသူ မိတ္ထီလာသားတွေအများစုကလည်း အဲ့နေရာတွေကိုပဲ အသွားအလာများကြပါတယ် ဘယ်နေရာတွေကိုဖြစ်မလဲဆိုတာကို ကြည့်ကြရအောင်ဗျ
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Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple (ခြောက်ထပ်ကြီး ရွှေသာလျောင်းဘုရား) / Most famous pagoda in Yangon
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Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple (Burmese: ခြောက်ထပ်ကြီးဘုရားကြီး) is the most well-known Buddhist temple in Bahan Township, Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar. It houses one of the most revered reclining Buddha images in the country.[1] The Buddha image is one of the largest in Burma.
The construction was sponsored by a wealthy Burmese Buddhist, Sir Po Tha, in 1899. The image was completed in 1907 by another construction company, but was not proportioned correctly, and the Buddha's face had an aggressive expression.
In the 1950s, the old Buddha image was demolished and temple trustees began work to replace the image, under the supervision of U Thaung, a master craftsman from Tavoy (now Dawei). Large glass eyes with dimensions of 1.77 by .58 metres (5 ft 10 in × 1 ft 11 in) were custom-created at Naga Glass Factory. The Buddha image was consecrated in 1973.
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BAGAN TO MANDALAY BY BOAT - A Day on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar
TIME STAMPS: 1:42 Boarding the MGRG Express Boat; 2:30 First Look at the Boat; 12:03 The Boat at Dawn & My Breakfast Box; 16:54 First Cup of Coffee!; 21:25 The Bridge at Pakokku; 25:30 Daylight Tour of the Boat; 33:00 Coffee Number Two; 41:51 Breakfast Time; 45:04 Lunch Time; 46:41 Update-One and a Half Hours till Mandalay; 49:23 The Bridges of Mandalay; 51:18 What I Know About Mandalay; 54:10 Docking at Mandalay Jetty; 56:38 TukTuk to My Hotel; 57:51 Journey's End at the Hotel Boss
Mandalay is not that far from Bagan. I believe it is about 170 kilometers by road, and if you need to make that trip to catch your flight, there are a lot of very comfortable and reasonably-priced buses waiting to take you. Some of them will even come to your hotel and pick you up there and drop you off at your hotel in Mandalay.
You can also get to Mandalay by train. That would likely take a bit more effort on your part to figure out when the trains go and how you buy tickets and sorting out the different classes of ticket (if any). It would take a fair bit longer than a bus, too, but it would be much cheaper and certainly a lot more interesting as an experience.
Finally, you can go by boat - a tourist boat, to be exact. There appear to be at least two companies operating boats that regularly make the run between Bagan and Mandalay. They don't run year-round, though. During some months of the low season, they stop operating, and they start back up again once the tourists return.
I appeared to have arrived in Bagan right at the beginning of the new season for the boats. It took some work on my part and a few visits to some ticket offices to sort it all out, but I eventually figured out which boats were going and on which days. I made my final decision to go by boat and bought a ticket. After all, I had taken a train to get to Bagan. And I don't like buses in general. So a trip by boat seemed the best choice.
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Burma Bhamo-River and Lakes (ဗန်းမော်မြို့)
Bhamo or Manmaw is a city in Kachin State, Northern Myanmar (Burma). It is on the bank of the Irrawaddy or Ayeyarwady river. It is just 65km from the chinese Yunnan border and it used to be trade station for which Jade was brought to China.Now it is a quiet town, with lots of activity along the river, with a morning market, some nice temples and peaceful lakes.In 2014 I took the river ferry up the Irrawaddy river from Mandalay to here, which took 3 days, but these ferries may be suspended.
Golden Buddhist Pagode sinks in river in Myanmar, Pakokku, Ayeyarwaddy River
Golden Pagode sinks in river in Myanmar,
In Pakokku, Myanmar, a Buddhist pagoda has disappeared in the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Shocked spectators saw the building slowly sink into the fast-flowing water and disappear under the water surface.
In the area it has been raining for a long time and therefore the water level in the river has risen sharply next to the pagoda. Probably the water has affected the foundation of the temple.
Thi Ho Shin Pagoda in Pakokku,Magwe,central Myanmar
The Thi-ho Shin Pagoda
The Thi-ho Shin is one of the most famous pagodas in Pakokku. It was built by King Alaungsithu. The pagoda contains an image presented by the King of Ceylon some 800 years ago and the image is one of the most revered in Myanmar. The festival of the Thiho Shin Pagoda is held from 8th waxing to the 10th waning day of Nayon (June), with traditional plays and zat pwes (although not, for the last few years, puppet shows). Lacal specialities such as thanakha logs. Jaggery, a-nyar longyis and checked cotton and wool blankets are sold in the festival. This is a typical a-nyar (Upper Myanmar) festival
Irrawaddy Bridge (Pakkoku) in Myanmar
ဧရာဝတီတံတား (ပခုကၠဴ) the longest bridge in Myanmar
This is a drone shot of Pakkoku bridge crossing Irrawaddy river in Myanmar.
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Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building are highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual meaning.
With regards to tour comparison between this immense archeological site and the other significant archeological gem of Southeast Asia, the Angkor sites
Bagan became a central power base in the mid 9th century under King Anawratha, who unified Burma under Theravada Buddhism. It is estimated that as many as 13,000 temples and stupas once stood on this 42 sq km plain in central Myanmar, and Marco Polo once described Bagan as a gilded city alive with tinkling bells and the swishing sounds of monks' robes. Approximately over three thousand remain today, in various states of disrepair.
All temples in Bagan are considered sacred by the Burmese.
The Bagan cultural authority has introduced a tax against all foreigners for $20USD, 20EUR or 24,000 Kyat upon arrival at the Airport is called Nyaung U. You can access Bagan by plane, car (10 hours long drive from Yangon) or by boat (ferry from Mandalay)
The tour in Bagan is visiting temples by Car or hose cart, viewing the sunset on the Temple or on a boat along the river, visiting a surrounding area like Popa Mountains, Pakokku…
Bagan is one of the top tourist attractions in Myanmar ( Burma), Many charming and comfortable furnished hotels have arisen during the past few years. Some are located right in the middle of the archeological site and some are located at Old Bagan and also new Bagan.
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Bagan Temples in Bagan, Myanmar / Burma
The thousands of temples that are spread across the plains of Bagan are the most impressive testament to the religious devotion of Myanmar’s people – and rulers – over the centuries. They combine to form one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia and provide views quite unlike anywhere else on earth.
Whether you tour Myanmar by land, river cruise, hot air balloon, or trekking on your own two feet, the sites that may linger longest in your mind—not to mention your iPhone—are the temples of Bagan. From the golden domes of stupas to the cone-shaped pagodas with crowning ornamental towers, many of the shrines to Buddhism that you see today date back originally to the 4th century.
So where do you begin temple hopping in a country that once had 10,000 of them? The best place to start is the 26-mile plain of Bagan, also known as the Bagan Archaeological Zone.
Despite wars, invasions, and sackings, the Bagan landscape is dotted with some 2,000 of these ancient, sacred structures. Not surprising this region was and still is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Southeast Asia.
If time permits, start with an aerial view of the Bagan plain from a hot air balloon. It’s well worth the effort to rise early enough to see the magical sun rising over the many golden domes and spires. This drone-like view will give you a sense of the plain’s vastness. Book your balloon ride well in advance. The sky-high ride is extremely popular for Myanmar travelers, despite the cost of nearly $300 or more a person.
Next, put on your walking shoes and meander among the stupas, cave temples, and the pagoda towers. Then, to truly appreciate these marvels, choose three for a close-up, longer visit. (We suggest just three temples a day to avoid becoming numb to their beauty.) Take your time, and take it all in.
We’ve narrowed the array of temples to the following six. (If you have only a day, choose three from this list.) Save the best of the remaining 1,994 for future visits to Bagan.
1. Ananda Temple
Built in 1105, Ananda is one of the oldest temples and the largest, measuring 290 feet (a bit shorter than a football field) with pyramid-like terraces that reach 167 feet. Four towering golden Buddhas look out from the central cube in the four opposing directions. Doors of carved teak guard small Buddha statues in niches along the four entrance halls. Wall paintings, stone carvings, and elaborately decorated tiles cover each tier.
2. Kyanzittha Umin
This low, brick temple is built into a stone cliff near Shwesandaw Pagoda. It’s known for its fine frescos and paintings. No doubt some were created by the 12th century monks who lived there, but Mongol invaders in 1287 left their marks, too. You’ll notice paintings of Mongol nobles and warriors along the long, dark corridors. Although Kyanzittha Umin lies both within the cliff and outside, it is representative of Bagan’s characteristic cave temples.
3. Shwesandaw Pagoda
The bell-shaped stupa of sits on five receding terraces and towers 328 feet above the Bagan plain, making it even more imposing than the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.King Anawrahta, founder of the Bagan Kingdom, built the pagoda in 1057. Like most pagodas, this contains a religious relic—a hair of the Buddha—that was a gift to the King. Shwesandaw is sometimes called the Ganesh Pagoda for the stone statues of the Hindu elephant god, Ganesh that once guarded it.
4. Thatbyinnyu Pahto
Built in 1150, the tall spire atop the temple make it the tallest in Bagan. Climb up the three receding terraces 200 feet to see the Bagan plain in all directions. More than 500 depictions of the Jatakas (stories of the Buddha’s life) decorate Thatbyinnyu’s walls; and the intricate, tightly sealed brickwork is a temple hallmark.
5. Htilominlo Pahto
Built in 1218, it marks the spot where King Htilominlo was chosen to be the crown prince. Four large, golden Buddhas are ensconced on the upper floors of the massive 150-foot high structure, and the temple is topped with an ornamental spire from India. Some wall paintings, carved reliefs, and intricate plaster carvings that once covered the brick structure have survived earthquakes. Try to see it again from a distance at sunrise.
6. Gubyaukgyi Temple (Myinkaba)
In nearby Myinkaba is one of several of the region’s cave temples, built in the 12th century, around the time of the Ananda Temple and most others in Bagan. Like Ananda, Indian-style architecture predominates. What’s different, though, are the straight walls that distinguish it from most other monuments. Strategically placed windows light the inner walls and ceiling with sunlight. Many of these windows contain depictions of the Jatakas, stories of the Buddha’s former lives.
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Myanmar // Travelling through the Land of the Golden Temples
I was travelling through Myanmar for two weeks and want to share my experience with this beautiful golden land and its people in this video.
I started my journey at the border to Thailand in Myawaddy. From there I spontaneously took a ride (ride-sharing) to Hpa-an since there are no buses operating between these cities. Because of the broken roads, the 140 km took 4 hours. Hpa-an is a really nice place to discover the surrounding mountains, temples and caves. In the center of Hpa-an are a few nice hostels, a market place and also a bus stop from where I took a bus to the former capital Yangon. This city is totally different: noisy, big and dirty - like a big city. Nevertheless, it has its charm with its beautiful temple complex and the snake temple on the other river side. Travelling to Bagan is also really easy and can be reached by bus or train. The best way to discover Bagan is renting an E-scooter and just driving around. Mandaly was the final stop of my journey. This city has also various interesting temples to offer, like the Kuthodaw Pagode (world's largest book) with its 729 pagodas - each containing a marble slab inscribed on both sides with a page of text. But also the surrounding of Mandalay is worth a visit, like the U Bein Bridge and Inwa.
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Beautiful wood carvings at Shwe Ku Buddha Image's throne in Pakokku,Magwe,central Myanmar
Fabulous Shweku 'Da-ke Daw Gyi
Pakokku District lies on the west bank of Irrawaddy River in Magwe Division, Central Myanmar. This District is where varieties of Myanma culture flourish in the days of Myanmar dynasties since the pre-pyu era.
One of the culture heritages is the Shweku Dake Daw Gyi, the ornamental backdrop of a throne, inside Shweku Gyi Pagoda in Pakkokku. The intricate and genius work-of-art is famous not only in Myanmar, but is renowned throughout the World. The meaning Shweku Dake is the fabulous backdrop of a throne, which is designed and decorated with traditional Myanmar work of art. This work of art is one of Myanmar's ten traditional arts and crafts and the Shweku Dake Daw Gyi was created by purely Myanmar sculpture.
Among Myanmar traditional sculpture, which is a work of art, all specialists and professionals regard the Pakkokku Shweku Dake as the best of it's kind. The Shweku Dake Gyi is 12' 10'' high and 5' 10'' wide and 6.8 inches thick, it is sculptured with Yamanay wood and on five-feet wood blocks. The eight layers of traditional works-of-art are carved. As the wood block is 6 and eighth inches thick, it is carved in eight floral layers, one layer is not even an average of one inch thick.
Depictions on the Dake Daw Gyi are the main features of Daywar Yaw Ha Na Jataka, Nay Mi Jataka, Tha Mi Na Jataka and Bein Ma Tha Ya Jataka. Statues of Buddha, Arahan and Kings, the celestial beings, the Ministers and Princess and dancers were so superb that these statues look like real humans.
On the Dake Daw Gyi, altogether 136 human, 18 birds and animals statues were carved right inside the eight layers on a single block of wood amazing all who behold it. It took four years for sculptors U Kan Gyi and son Maung Tay to complete the work of art,(completed their work in 1908). The tools, the chisels and over one hundred pieces of equipments used in sculpturing were made by the father and the son who were well versed in blacksmiths as sculpture and to access through inner layers of the main sculpture required intricate equipment. That is why, only those who knew sculpture and blacksmith could capture such a blend of art, which is amazing, one felt as if they were in the midst of the hills and forests. The characters depicting in the Dake Daw Gyi such as three-dimensional sculpturing of the chariot drawn by three horses in the eight-tired floral design were so lifelike. If one were to personally visit the Dake Daw Gyi, one world really enjoy the experience much more.
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Irrawaddy Bridge (Pakokku),The longest river crossing bridge in Myanmar
Irrawaddy Bridge (Pakokku),The longest river crossing bridge in Myanmar.
Driving from LatPanChayPaw side to PaKokKu side.
I recorded on 3rd.December 2015.
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Touring the Temples of Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan is home to thousands of temples and one my first day in town I started with the Shwezigon Pagoda. Many of Myanmar's pagodas are modeled after this one.