Thingaza Monastery, Mandalay

#38 among attractions in Mandalay

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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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. Thingaza Monastery is listed among the buildings being maintained by the Department of Archaeology. The monastery, built with 232 teak pillars, includes a shrine hall, a donation hall, and a zetawun hall. ()

Coordinates: 21°58'24"N, 96°3'46"E

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Mandalay Myanmar (Burma)

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Thingaza Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zegyo Market, Jin Taw Yan, Masoyein Monastery, Shwekyimyin Pagoda.

1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Flea market
Zegyo Market, Mandalay
30 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...
~1440 ftNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Jin Taw Yan, Mandalay
7 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.
0.6 miSE
Monastery, Buddhist architecture
Masoyein Monastery, Mandalay
15 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...
1.5 miNE
Temple
Shwekyimyin Pagoda, Mandalay
38 min walk • Shwekyimyin Pagoda is a notable pagoda in Mandalay, Burma, located on 24th Street, between 82nd and 83rd Streets. It was built in 1167 by Min Shin Saw, a prince from Pagan, who had come to the shores of the Aungbinle lake to cultivate rice.
0.5 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Shweinbin Monastery, Mandalay
14 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.
0.9 miNE
Temple
Eindawya Pagoda, Mandalay
22 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 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kinwun Mingyi Monastery, Mandalay
21 min walk • 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.
0.8 miE
Temple
Setkyathiha Pagoda, Mandalay
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thingaza Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Jin Taw Yan, Mandalay (7 min walk), Shweinbin Monastery, Mandalay (14 min walk), Masoyein Monastery, Mandalay (15 min walk), Kinwun Mingyi Monastery, Mandalay (21 min walk).

How to get to Thingaza Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thingaza Monastery:

Bus

Thiri Mandalar Bus Terminal (29 min walk)
KyawZaYar Taxi (30 min walk)