Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha) - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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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.

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Mae La Mu Pagoda

Mae La Mu Pagoda

3.46km from Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha)

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

4.54km from Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha)

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

5.32km from Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha)

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

9.18km from Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha)

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

People's Square and Park

People's Square and Park

9.44km from Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha)

The park contains a beautiful fountain with white elephants, Many plants, trees, and flowers can be found in this area.

Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda

Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda

9.44km from Kyauk Taw Gyi (White Marble Buddha)

The Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda in Yangon is known for its 46-foot-tall sitting Buddha statue. The Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda was constructed in 1900, next to the Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha.

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