MINGUN, Myanmar (Burma) — Built in 1816 and located in Mingun, not far from Mandalay, Hsinbyume Pagoda is designed in inspiration from Buddhist mythological mountain, Mount Meru. It features 7 levels of distinctive and unique whitewashed waves.
The Hsinbyume Pagoda, also known as the Myatheindan Pagoda, is a stunning white pagoda located in Mingun, a small town in the Sagaing Region of Myanmar. Situated on the western bank of the Ayeyarwady River, the pagoda is just a short boat ride away from Mandalay. Constructed in 1816 by Bagyidaw, the seventh king of the Konbaung dynasty, the Hsinbyume Pagoda was built in memory of his first wife, Princess Hsin Phyu Shin, who died in childbirth. The pagoda's unique architectural design is inspired by the mythical Mount Meru, the sacred mountain at the center of the Buddhist cosmos. With its wavy terraces, seven concentric terraces, and a central stupa, the pagoda symbolizes the seven mountain ranges surrounding Mount Meru. Visitors to the Hsinbyume Pagoda can walk up its terraces and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Mingun Bell and the Ayeyarwady River.
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Location: Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma)
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