Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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The cemetery contains the remains of Allied soldiers who died during World War I and World War II. It contains 6,374 graves from World War II alone, though only 5,576 are identified.

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Hlawga National Park

Hlawga National Park

3.68km from Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery

Hlawga Park is an open zoo in Myanmar's Yangon Region. Visitors can go on a safari-style bus ride or an elephant ride through the park, hiking on jungle trails,and boating on the lake.

Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha)

Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha)

16.88km from Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery

The temple features a 25 feet tall Buddha called the Loka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni, which is carved out of a single piece of white marble.

Mae La Mu Pagoda

Mae La Mu Pagoda

17.14km from Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery

Malamud Pagoda is popular for the giant statue depicting Buddha’s earlier lives. The pagoda is also known for its The Mae Lamu Pagoda Festival and it is usually held on a full moon in December.

Kabar Aye Pagoda

Kabar Aye Pagoda

20.09km from Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery

The Kabar Aye Pagoda and the adjoining Maha Pasana Guha cave were built in 1952 by U Nu, the prime minister of Burma to host the 6th Buddhist council. The cave is 455 feet long and 370 feet wide. Inside, the assembly hall is 220 feet.

Inya Lake

Inya Lake

21.86km from Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery

Inya Lake is an artificial lake created by the British as a water reservoir between 1882 and 1883. It is a huge lake and takes about two hours to circle the lake on foot.

Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda

Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda

25.19km from Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery

It houses one of the most revered reclining Buddha images in the country.

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