Setkyathiha Pagoda, Mandalay

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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. The image was subsequently moved to Amarapura in 1852 when the Second Anglo-Burmese War broke out, and to Mandalay in 1885 when the Third Anglo-Burmese War broke out. The pagoda was built in 1884, located south of Zegyo Market on the eastern bank of the Shwetachaung Canal. ()

Completed: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 21°58'36"N, 96°4'30"E

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Setkyathiha Pagoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zegyo Market, Jin Taw Yan, Diamond Plaza, Tawagu Pagoda.

0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Flea market
Zegyo Market, Mandalay
12 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 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Jin Taw Yan, Mandalay
26 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.
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Diamond Plaza, Mandalay
22 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 miN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Tawagu Pagoda, Mandalay
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar, the Tawagu Pagoda stands as an emblem of the city's rich Buddhist heritage. This revered Buddhist temple is a cornerstone of spiritual life for the local community and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists from across the region.
0.7 miSW
Monastery, Buddhist architecture
Masoyein Monastery, Mandalay
19 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...
0.8 miNE
Temple
Shwekyimyin Pagoda, Mandalay
20 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.
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Yadanabon Market, Mandalay
23 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.
0.9 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Shweinbin Monastery, Mandalay
24 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 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Thingaza Monastery, Mandalay
22 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.
~1940 ftNW
Temple
Eindawya Pagoda, Mandalay
10 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 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kinwun Mingyi Monastery, Mandalay
20 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Setkyathiha Pagoda?

Nearby attractions include Eindawya Pagoda, Mandalay (10 min walk), Zegyo Market, Mandalay (12 min walk), Masoyein Monastery, Mandalay (19 min walk), Kinwun Mingyi Monastery, Mandalay (20 min walk).

How to get to Setkyathiha Pagoda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Setkyathiha Pagoda:

Train

Mandalay (18 min walk)

Bus

KyawZaYar Taxi (20 min walk)
Thiri Mandalar Bus Terminal (20 min walk)