Laykyun Sekkya Buddha
Laykyun Sekkya Buddha
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David S
Staunton, VA168 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
This site contains the largest standing Buddha and the largest reclining Budhha in Myanmar. Under construction is the largest sitting Buddha - but won't be finished for several years yet. There is an excellent view of the countryside, but not if it's cloudy or raining.
Written 11 June 2016
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Rob Clayson
Mount Gambier, Australia2,445 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Before going to the standing Buddha & Reclining Buddha, we stopped at Aung Sakkya Pagoda. It is a large style Pagoda & you can go inside & climb to the top to get magnificent views of the two larger monuments & surrounding area.
Written 20 April 2019
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Gidons51
Herzliya, Israel4,759 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
The biggest Buddha statue- building I ever saw . Was donated by one of the rich people used to live there . Huge building with art pieces inside . Free entrance.
Not to miss.
Not to miss.
Written 16 February 2016
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Tony C
Brisbane, Australia475 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
I guess the most incredible thing about this massive structure is the fact money could be found for its construction in an impoverished country.
In the late afternoon it took on a surreal feeling looking down on us with an all knowing expression of indifference. At 424ft its claimed to be the worlds tallest standing Buddha. It dominates everything and can be seen for miles.
I liked the spacious courtyard ideal for views of the sunset that turned the monument to gold.
In the late afternoon it took on a surreal feeling looking down on us with an all knowing expression of indifference. At 424ft its claimed to be the worlds tallest standing Buddha. It dominates everything and can be seen for miles.
I liked the spacious courtyard ideal for views of the sunset that turned the monument to gold.
Written 9 February 2016
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Melinda S
Melbourne, Australia21 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
As yet unfinished, the giant standing Buddha is a quirky attraction. Primarily full of local people, the 20+ levels depict the different levels of humanity from hell to Nirvana. It's unfortunate you can't see any views from inside.
Written 19 March 2016
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Clayhaus
Salt Lake City, UT226 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
At over 380 feet tall this statue ranks as the third tallest in the world. It is impressive! I have read that you can ascend inside the Buddha. That may well be so as there are windows evenly spaced on the forward-facing façade, however we got there late in the day and concentrated on photographing the exterior in the late afternoon sun. Couple the visit to the monastery (Maha Bodhi Tahtaung -- wherein the Buddha stands) with a visit to the equally large Reclining Buddha and the Aung Sakkya Pagoda.
Written 8 February 2016
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justravel
Vancouver481 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We didn’t go inside as it is a fairly new structure but it is impressive from the outside.
In the area surrounding the structure there were rows and rows of Buddha’s which was good to photograph.
In the area surrounding the structure there were rows and rows of Buddha’s which was good to photograph.
Written 10 February 2019
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Adventure beyond imagination
Munich, Germany19,322 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
The highest Buddha statue in the world. Only standing in front of the huge statue I can feel how big is the dimension.
Written 23 December 2018
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I_wander_asia
London, UK651 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This buddha is so big, it’s awesome to take pictures here. In general there is a lot to see around the “park” - many temples and buddhas.
Very friendly locals live here.
Very friendly locals live here.
Written 22 May 2018
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Zwillingsseele
Munich, Germany5,037 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
In the middle of a forest there is the tallest buddha in the world. (which I did not re-check on Google yet). It is 31 stories high, 116m tall and you can go up im the inside. There you move through the different stages of a buddha life starting with the hell and ended up in Nirwana. Im front there is a huge reclining buddha with 95m long and another sitting one is currently in progress. It is really another planet and absolutely stunning.
Written 22 April 2018
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Please could anyone advise me. We have approximately one afternoon in Monywa after we arrive from Bagan in the morning. So midday until sunset. What would be the recommendation of things to see in that time. We do have a hotel booked in Monywa for the night.would we have time for the caves? Thank you.
Written 21 November 2016
Personally, we found the huge standing Buddha and the reclining Buddha a cross between Disneyland and Sun City. If you like that sort of thing - fine. The caves at Po Win were filthy but again if you like monkeys and caves - fine. The most interesting thing for us in the Monywa area was the village of Ma U Lay, seeing the local crafs and interacting with the lovely villagers, particularly the children.
Written 21 November 2016
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