Mingun

Nestled upstream and across the Ayeyarwady River from Mandalay, Mingun was once an ancient capital of Myanmar. The area is most notable for the Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, a colossal, unfinished stupa that looms over the landscape. Nearby, visitors can marvel at one of the world’s largest ringing bells, and explore the architecturally unique Hsinbyume Pagoda, with its distinctive white, wavy terraces. Today, travelers can wander through these historic sites, experiencing the rich cultural and architectural heritage of this riverside destination.