Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mandalay

Name: Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda
Address: Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

#30 among attractions in Mandalay

Buddhist architecture, Temple

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Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mandalay

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Stone tablets inscribed with the Tripiṭaka stand upright in the grounds of the Kuthodaw Pagoda at the foot of Mandalay Hill in Mandalay, Myanmar. The work was commissioned by King Mindon as part of his transformation of Mandalay into a royal capital. It was completed in 1868. The text contains the Buddhist canon in the Burmese language. ()

Local name: ကမ္ဘာ့အကြီးဆုံးစာအုပ်Coordinates: 22°0'15"N, 96°6'47"E

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Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mandalay Palace, Mandalay Hill, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Yadanabon Zoological Gardens.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda?

Nearby attractions include Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mandalay (1 min walk), Sandamuni Pagoda, Mandalay (6 min walk), Atumashi Kyaung, Mandalay (6 min walk), Shwenandaw Monastery, Mandalay (7 min walk).

How to get to Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda:

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Nan Shae (26 min walk)