mingun, A Majestic White Pagoda Like a Creamy Cake

Chinthe Ruins, Min Gon Rd, Mingun, Sagaing District, Sagaing, 100102, Myanmar

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Introduction

The Mingun ancient city is located on the upper reaches of the Irrawaddy River, 11 kilometers from the city center of Mandalay. Compared with the other three ancient cities, this city is the most remote from the urban area. At the beginning of its construction, it was selected and built by the sixth emperor of the Konbaung Dynasty, Bodawpaya, with the aim of promoting his possession of the true body of the Buddha statue and the achievements of revitalizing the country. He was proud of establishing friendly relations with the Qing Dynasty and successfully welcoming back the Cambodian bronze Buddha.

Address

Chinthe Ruins, Min Gon Rd, Mingun, Sagaing District, Sagaing, 100102, Myanmar

Transportation

Mingun is located on the opposite side of the Irrawaddy River, 11 kilometers away from Mandalay. There is a ferry that departs from the westernmost pier of 26th Street every morning at 9:00 a.m. bound for Mingun. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of the pier for 5000 Kyat per person, or 10000 Kyat for a second-floor seat. The return trip departs at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon.