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Thanboddhay Pagoda

15 km to SW of monywa, Myanmar
Ranked #20 of 126 attractions in Myanmar
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

An absolute must for visitors travelling through central Burma. We went by river from Bagan to Pakkoku and then overland to Monywa. Thanboddhay is a short drive from Monywa - the temple complex was built between 1939 and 1952 and served as a shelter for thousands of Burmese refugees during World War II. There are many buildings in the complex,... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011
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This is an absolutely stunning monument. It is so beautiful that it leaves you speechless . And it is not only the main temple, the other buildings around it are wonderful too. And on top of that there is a viewing tower which you can climb at no extra charge and that gives you a magnificent overview of the whole... More

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Lleida, Spain
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
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