Thanlyin, Yangon

Name: Thanlyin
Address: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

#43 among attractions in Yangon

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Thanlyin is a major port city of Myanmar, located across Bago River from the city of Yangon. Thanlyin Township comprises 17 quarters and 28 village tracts. It is home to the largest port in the country, Thilawa port. ()

Local name: သန်လျင်မြို့ Area: 135.32 mi²Coordinates: 16°45'18"N, 96°15'0"E

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Nearby attractions include: Thuwunna Stadium, Botataung Pagoda, St. Mary's Cathedral, Maha Bandula Bridge.

6.2 miNW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon
159 min walk • Thuwunna Stadium, a cornerstone of sporting life in Yangon, Myanmar, stands as a testament to the country's passion for athletics and community events. As the main sport venue in the city, it has become a hub for both local and international matches, particularly...
5.3 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Botataung Pagoda, Yangon
135 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, the Botataung Pagoda stands as a revered temple and a testament to the city's rich spiritual heritage. This ancient pagoda, believed to be over 2,500 years old, is a vital place of worship and a significant historical site for...
5.8 miW
Church
St. Mary's Cathedral, Yangon
149 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, St. Mary's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and architectural splendor. This magnificent church, with its striking red-brick exterior and towering spires, is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the city's...
4.7 miW
Bridge
Maha Bandula Bridge, Yangon
120 min walk • Maha Bandula Bridge is a major bridge in Yangon, Myanmar built in 2001. It is named after General Maha Bandula, and crosses Pazundaung Creek just east of Yangon's central business district. It is accessed by Maha Bandula Road.
5.7 miW
Museum
Ministers' Building, Yangon
147 min walk • The Ministers' Building was the home and administrative seat of British Burma, in downtown Yangon, Burma and is the spot where Aung San and six cabinet ministers were assassinated.
5.4 miW
16°46'24"N • 96°10'13"E
Yangon Siyin Baptist Church, Yangon
138 min walk • Church
2.2 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Kyaikkhauk Pagoda, Yangon
56 min walk • Kyaukkhauk Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Thanlyin Township, in southern Yangon Region, Myanmar. It is a popular tourist destination and also pilgrimage site for Buddhists. It is believed that the pagoda was built on Hlaingpotkon Hill about 2000 years ago by King Sulathrima of Thaton.
4.9 miNW
16°48'10"N • 96°11'45"E
Capital Hypermarket, Yangon
125 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.7 miNW
Bridge
Thanlyin Bridge, Yangon
70 min walk • Thanlyin Bridge is a bridge linking the cities of Thanlyin and Yangon in Myanmar. The bridge crosses the 1-km wide Bago river, about 42 km northeast from the river's confluence with Yangon river. The bridge has a single rail track in the middle, surrounded by a motor roadway on each side.
6 miNW
Temple
Mahasantisukha Buddha Sasana Center, Yangon
154 min walk • Mahāsantisukha Buddha Sasana Center is a Theravada Buddhist monastery located in Natchaung Ward, Tamwe Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
3.7 miS
Universities and schools
Myanmar Maritime University
95 min walk • Myanmar Maritime University, located in Thanlyin in the outskirts of Yangon, is the premier university of maritime education in Myanmar. MMU offers 5-year bachelor's degree programs.