Thihoshin Pagoda

#41 among destinations in Myanmar (Burma)

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Thihoshin Pagoda is a famous pagoda in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar. The pagoda was built 800 years ago by King Alaungsithu. It was offered by King Vijayabahu I, king of Sri Lanka. A pagoda festival is held every year between May and June, from the 8th to 10th waxing days of the Burmese month of Nayon. ()

Local name: သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်စေတီCoordinates: 21°19'38"N, 95°4'4"E

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Nyaung Oo Bypassed RoadMagwayMyanmar (Burma)

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

Nearby attractions include: Pakokku Bridge, Pakokku District, Pakokku University.

1.9 miS
Bridge
Pakokku Bridge
49 min walk • Pakokku Bridge is a rail and road bridge across the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar's Pakokku town. The main bridge is 3.4 km long with the motorway measuring 4 km and the railroad measuring 6.17 km.
2.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Pakokku District
54 min walk • Pakokku District is a district of the Magway Division in central Burma. It is situated in northern part of Magwe Region. The administrative centre is the city of Pakokku. Pakokku is a largest city of Magway Division. It is also the 13th largest city of Burma.
1.6 miN
Universities and schools
Pakokku University
42 min walk • Pakokku University is a public university located in Pakokku, Magway Region, central Myanmar. The university offers bachelor's degree programs in common liberal arts and sciences disciplines.