Kinwun Mingyi Monastery, Mandalay

#45 among attractions in Mandalay

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Kinwun Mingyi Monastery, also known as the Thakawun Monastery, is a historic Buddhist monastery in Maha Aungmye Township, Mandalay, Burma. The wooden monastery dates to 1879, built by the Kinwun Mingyi U Kaung. ()

Coordinates: 21°57'57"N, 96°4'22"E

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Mandalay Myanmar (Burma)

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Kinwun Mingyi Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zegyo Market, Mahamuni Buddha Temple, Jin Taw Yan, Diamond Plaza.

1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Flea market
Zegyo Market, Mandalay
31 min walk • Zegyo Market, located at the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar, is a bustling epicenter of commerce and a must-visit destination for anyone wishing to experience the authentic hustle and bustle of Burmese daily life. As Mandalay's oldest and most significant market, Zegyo has...
1 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Mahamuni Buddha Temple, Mandalay
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mandalay, the Mahamuni Buddha Temple stands as a testament to the spiritual devotion and artistic heritage of Myanmar. This revered temple is home to the Mahamuni Buddha image, one of the country's most venerated Buddha statues.
1.1 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Jin Taw Yan, Mandalay
28 min walk • Jin Taw Yan, nestled in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar, is a testament to the city's rich cultural and religious heritage. Known for its spiritual significance, this temple stands as a beacon of serenity amidst the bustling cityscape.
1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Diamond Plaza, Mandalay
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, Diamond Plaza stands as a modern testament to the region's growth and development. As Mandalay's premier shopping center, this bustling hive of retail activity offers a vibrant array of shops, eateries...
1.1 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Maha Min Htin Monastery, Mandalay
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mandalay, the Maha Min Htin Monastery stands as a testament to the spiritual heritage of Myanmar (Burma). This serene monastery is an exemplar of traditional Burmese monastic architecture, adorned with intricate wood carvings and resplendent...
~1320 ftNW
Monastery, Buddhist architecture
Masoyein Monastery, Mandalay
7 min walk • Nestled within the bustling streets of Mandalay, Myanmar, the Masoyein Monastery stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious heritage of this storied city. This significant Buddhist complex, known for its traditional architecture and tranquil atmosphere...
1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Yadanabon Market, Mandalay
27 min walk • Yadanabon Market is Mandalay's second-largest market. It is between 77th and 33nd and 34rd streets, near the Mandalay Central Railway Station. The market is now beside the Diamond Plaza.
0.4 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Shweinbin Monastery, Mandalay
11 min walk • Shweinbin Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Burma, built in the tradition of Burmese teak architecture. The monastery was built in 1895 by a Sino-Burmese merchant married to a Burmese woman of royal extraction.
0.8 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Thingaza Monastery, Mandalay
21 min walk • Thingaza Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay, Burma. The monastery was established donated by King Mindon Min to the Thingaza Sayadaw in 1861.
1.1 miN
Temple
Eindawya Pagoda, Mandalay
28 min walk • Eindawya Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Mandalay, Myanmar. It was built by King Pagan Min in 1847, on the site of his residence before he ascended the throne; gilt from top to bottom; a shrine of fine proportions. The pagoda was built on the site of Pagan Min's summer house, when he was a prince.
0.8 miN
Temple
Setkyathiha Pagoda, Mandalay
20 min walk • Setkyathiha Pagoda is a notable pagoda in Mandalay, Burma. It is known for a large bronze image of the Buddha cast by King Bagyidaw in Inwa just before the beginning of the First Anglo-Burmese War in 1824.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kinwun Mingyi Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Masoyein Monastery, Mandalay (7 min walk), Shweinbin Monastery, Mandalay (11 min walk), Mandalay District, Mandalay (18 min walk), Setkyathiha Pagoda, Mandalay (20 min walk).

How to get to Kinwun Mingyi Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kinwun Mingyi Monastery:

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Mandalay (29 min walk)