Yadanabonmyint Monastery, Mawlamyine

Name: Yadanabonmyint Monastery
Address: Mawlamyine, Myanmar (Burma)

#5 among attractions in Mawlamyine

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Yadanabonmyint Monastery, also known as the Queen Seindon Monastery, is a historic Buddhist monastery in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar. The monastery was constructed under the guidance of Seindon Mibaya, a fourth ranking queen of King Mindon Min and architects from Mandalay. The entire construction was funded by a wealthy lady called Daw Shwe Pwint. The monastery is known for its royal craftsmanship and motifs, and was formally consecrated in 1886 when it was donated to the Rama Sayadaw. ()

Coordinates: 16°29'17"N, 97°37'43"E

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Mawlamyine Myanmar (Burma)

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

Nearby attractions include: Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Uzina Pagoda, Mottama, Bogyoke Aung San bridge.

~430 ftN
Observation decks and towers, Sacred and religious sites, Pagoda
Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Mawlamyine
3 min walk • The Kyaikthanlan Pagoda is the tallest Buddhist pagoda in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar, standing at a height of 150 feet. Built in 875 AD during the reign of Mon King Mutpi Raja, the pagoda was raised from its original height of 56 feet to the present 150 feet by successive kings including Wareru, founder of the Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
1 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Uzina Pagoda, Mawlamyine
26 min walk • The Uzina Pagoda, also known as the U Zina Pagaoda, is a Buddhist temple in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar. Built in the 19th century, the temple contains hairs allegedly from the Buddha, and contains several sculptures symbolizing scene's from the Buddha's life. The temple itself is often associated with gemstones and wish fulfillment.
3.5 miNW
Area
Mottama, Mawlamyine
91 min walk • Mottama is a small town in the Thaton district of Mon State, Myanmar. Located on the west bank of the Thanlwin river, on the opposite side of Mawlamyaing, Mottama was the capital of the Martaban Kingdom from 1287 to 1364, and an entrepôt of international repute until the mid-16th century.
3.6 miSW
Bridge
Bogyoke Aung San bridge, Mawlamyine
91 min walk • The Bogyoke Aung San bridge is a bridge crossing over the Thanlwin River in Mawlamyine, Myanmar and connects Mawlamyine to Chaungzon. The bridge is also known as the Bilu Kyun Bridge. It was officially opened to the public on May 9, 2017.
1.8 miNW
Bridge
Thanlwin Bridge, Mawlamyine
45 min walk • Thanlwin Bridge was the longest bridge in Myanmar before the construction of Pakouku Bridge and connects the city of Mawlamyaing with Mottama.
3.6 miSE
Universities and schools
Mawlamyine University, Mawlamyine
93 min walk • Mawlamyine University, located in Mawlamyine, is the largest university in Mon State, Myanmar. Being established in 1953, Mawlamyine University is the third oldest Arts and Science university in the country after Yangon University and Mandalay University.
3.1 miE
Universities and schools
Government Technical Institute, Mawlamyine
80 min walk • The Government Technical Institute, Mawlamyine is an Institute of technology and engineering located in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Burma. It can graduate only Diploma of Technical.