Shwethalyaung Temple, Bago

Name: Shwethalyaung Temple
Address: Bago, Myanmar (Burma)

#2 among attractions in Bago

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Top attraction, Monuments and statues

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The Shwethalyaung Temple (Burmese: ရွှေသာလျှောင်းဘုရား is a Buddhist temple in the west side of Bago, Myanmar. ()

Local name: ရွှေသာလျောင်း ရုပ်ပွားတော်ကြီး Completed: 994 (1030 years ago)Coordinates: 17°20'16"N, 96°27'45"E

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Day trips

Shwethalyaung Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Kanbawzathadi Palace, Kyaik Pun Pagoda, Mahazedi Pagoda.

2.3 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Bago
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Kanbawzathadi Palace, Bago
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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Monuments and statues
Kyaik Pun Pagoda, Bago
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Buddhist architecture, Temple
Mahazedi Pagoda, Bago
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Hintha Gon Pagoda, Bago
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Kalyani Ordination Hall, Bago
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