Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary

#202 among destinations in Myanmar (Burma)

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Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Myanmar's Mandalay Region, covering an area of 0.47 km² and ranging in elevation from 45 to 70 m. It borders the Irrawaddy river close to Bagan and was established in 1995. ()

Elevation: 161 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 21°7'0"N, 94°50'60"E

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MandalayMyanmar (Burma)

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Lawkananda Wildlife Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shwegugyi Temple, Sulamani Temple, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Gubyaukgyi Temple.

3.8 miN
Temple, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Shwegugyi Temple, Bagan
98 min walk • The Shwegugyi Temple is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar. The temple is recognized as Monument #1589 in the Bagan Archeological Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3.9 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sulamani Temple, Bagan
100 min walk • The Sulamani Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Minnanthu in Burma. The temple is one of the most-frequently visited in Bagan. It was built in 1183 by King Narapatisithu, and is similar to the Thatbyinnyu Temple in design.
3.4 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan
87 min walk • The Shwesandaw Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Bagan, Myanmar. It is the tallest pagoda in Bagan, and contains a series of five terraces, topped with a cylindrical stupa, which has a bejewelled umbrella.
2.9 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Gubyaukgyi Temple, Bagan
74 min walk • The Gubyaukgyi temple, located just south of Bagan, Myanmar, in Myinkaba Village, is a Buddhist temple built in 1113 AD by Prince Yazakumar, shortly after the death of his father, King Kyansittha of the Pagan Dynasty.
2.9 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Dhammayazika Pagoda, Bagan
75 min walk • The Dhammayazika Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Pwasaw in Myanmar. It was built in 1196 during the reign of King Narapatisithu. The pagoda is circular in design, and is made of brick. Its three terraces contain terra cotta tiles illustrating scenes from the Jataka.
2.6 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Manuha Temple, Bagan
67 min walk • Manuha Temple is a Buddhist temple built in Myinkaba, by captive Mon King Manuha in 1067, according to King Manuha's inscriptions. It is a rectangular building of two storeys. The building contains three images of seated Buddhas and an image of Buddha entering Nirvana. Manuha Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bagan.
3.1 miN
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda, Sacred and religious sites
Mingalazedi Pagoda, Bagan
80 min walk • Mingalazedi Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Bagan, Burma. Construction started in 1274 during the reign of King Narathihapate. The pagoda is one of few temples in Bagan with a full set of glazed terra cotta tiles depicting the Jataka.
0.7 miN
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda, Sacred and religious sites
Lawkananda Pagoda, Bagan
19 min walk • Lawkananda Pagoda is a Buddhist zedi located in Bagan, Burma. It was erected on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, and built during the reign of King Anawrahta. It contains a replica of a Buddha tooth relic.
3.7 miN
Ornate, 12th-century Buddhist temple
Gawdawpalin Temple, Bagan
95 min walk • The Gawdawpalin Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. Construction of the pagoda began in 1203 during the reign of Sithu I and completed on 26 March 1227 during the reign of Htilominlo.
3.7 miN
Imposing Buddhist temple, 60 m. tall
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Bagan
95 min walk • The Thatbyinnyu Temple is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar. The temple is recognized as a monument in the Bagan Archeological Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2.5 miN
Temple
Nanpaya, Bagan
65 min walk • Nanpaya Temple is a Hindu temple located in Myinkaba in Burma. The temple is adjacent to the Manuha Temple and was built by captive Thaton Kingdom King Makuta. It was built using mud mortar, stone, and brick, and was used as the residence of Manuha.