Alanpya Pagoda, Yangon

Name: Alanpya Pagoda
Address: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

#57 among attractions in Yangon

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Alanpya Pagoda is a 98.33-foot-tall Burmese pagoda located on Alanpya Hill, on the southern part of Dhammarakhita Hill, in Yangon, Myanmar. The pagoda is south of Maha Wizaya Pagoda. ()

Local name: အလံပြဘုရားCoordinates: 16°47'25"N, 96°9'17"E

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Western District (Dagon)Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

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Alanpya Pagoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shwedagon Pagoda, Bogyoke Market, Bogyoke Aung San Stadium, Kandawgyi Lake.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alanpya Pagoda?

Nearby attractions include Kandawmin Garden Mausolea, Yangon (8 min walk), Bahadur Shah Zafar grave dispute, Yangon (8 min walk), Yangon Zoological Gardens, Yangon (9 min walk), Maha Wizaya Pagoda, Yangon (10 min walk).

How to get to Alanpya Pagoda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alanpya Pagoda:

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Kyauk Taing / Ta Rait San Oo Yin Bus Stop • Lines: 12, 28, 36 Aungmingalar Highway Khaymarthi, 36 Htaukkyant, 36 Shwepaukkan Khaymarthi, 36 Shwepaukkan Thudamar, 61, 82, 87, Airport Shuttle (6 min walk)
South moak • Lines: 11, 77, 8 (9 min walk)