MINGUN, Myanmar (Burma) — The red roofed building in the middle houses the Mingun Bell. The white building at top left is the Hsinbyume Pagoda. Mingun Pahtodawgyi, also known as the Unfinished Pagoda of Mingun, was commissioned by King Bodawpaya in 1790. The current structure stands 50 meters tall; the plans called for it to reach a total height of 150 meters when completed. The structure is solid and built entirely of bricks. An earthquaker in March 1839 tore large cracks in the structure.
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, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma)
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