»Phnom K'Chnor - Kampot Province

When you go sightseeing in Kampot, a must visit spot is Phnom K'Chnor. Phnom K'Chnor is a cave that contains a shrine dating from pre-Angkorian dynasty and other ruins. There is no entrance fee for visiting the Phnom K'Chnor, Kampot. It is advisable that you do not visit the Phnom K'Chnor, Kampot during monsoon because the road is quite treacherous at this time.

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»Kampong Trach - Kampot Province

The town of Kampong Trach, Kampot is a small one but still offers enough attractions to the tourists. Here you would find various limestone caves and tubes in a nearby mountain. Once there was also a large cave in the center of the mountain whose roof had collapsed and thus a small enclosed jungle had been formed in the area. In the caves you would find various pagodas and caves which are excellent sightseeing attractions. Therefore, do not forget to bring a flashlight and always a pair of good walking shoes. 

You would find various small mountain wells at the foot of the mountain in Kampong Trach, Kampot. These are worshipped by not only the local Cambodians but also the Chinese and the Vietnamese people. One of the wells is about 30 meters in diameter and contains different colored soil. The other smaller wells have stones which look like animal figures. The large well has a trench which leads to the Viel Sre Muoy Roy and Thma Dos wells of Kampot.

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»Prek Thnout

Prek Tnout is an ecotourism site that is partially located within Bokor National Park. Prek Tnout features biodiversity of regional and global significance including rare and endangered species. It is 30km west of Kampot Town along National Road 3 and 90km east of Preah Sihanouk province along National Road 4. The site is entirely run by local villagers themselves, and income from tourist activities directly benefits the community.

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»Durian Plantations

The reason you might have been offered so much of the spiky, strong-smelling fruit known as durian while enjoying the Teuk Chheu rapids is because of the proximity of the plantations, which line either side of the road en route. 

Kampot durian is famous throughout Cambodia for its flavor and sweetness. It is deemed superior to Thai durian by Khmer connoisseurs (Prime Minister Hun Sen among them) and the price reflects this it can cost twice as much as its imported counterpart. 

Many foreigners do not enjoy the strong taste and smell of this strange fruit, with its creamy yellow flesh encased in brown spiked skin, but those who do will find the cheapest (and tastiest) durian in the Kingdom in Kampot.

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»Teuk Chhou Wildlife Education Park

Several kilometers away from Kompot’s Teuk Chhou waterfall, there is a wildlife education park operated by a nonprofit organization. In fact, it is originally privately run, but because of detecting the problem of poor condition of taking care of animals, Footprints nonprofit organization takes over. The Park is medium level but has a large space, and the animals locate at different locations, so it allows visitors to drive in to visit. The park has many types of animals such as various monkeys, wild boar, ostrich, elephant, lion, tiger, cheetah, etc.

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»Teuk Chhou Rapids

Cross the main river in Kampot Town, turn right down a wide dirt road and after about seven kilometers you will come to one of the most peaceful, pleasant little hideaways in the province. Although referred to as waterfalls by locals, Teuk Chhou is in fact a series on sparkling natural rapids with crystal clear water which is always cool and fresh. A line of food stalls satisfy picnic makers with everything from fruit to whole roast chicken and catfish, to banana and coconut roasted in banana leaves (a specialty of Kampot).

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»Bokor Hill - Kampot Province

Bokor Hill is located 42 km from the provincial town. It was erected by French colonists in 1922 during the reign of King Sisowath. Bokor was a resort location for affluent French colonists who needed a change of atmosphere.

The Bokor Hill is 1,075 meters high, and promises good weather and magnificent views. Big trees casting shadows over the water and rocks shaped as animal figures hold particular interest for tourists. The mountain overlooks Kampot Town, Kep Beach, Preah Sihanouk Province and blue sea water.

7 km away from the mountain, sits a swimming spot at Popork Vil Waterfall. Tourists can swim and bathe here for pleasure.

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»Phnom Sar Sear - Kep Province

Phnom Sar Sear is a fabulous natural and cultural resort situated at a distance of 14 km. from the provincial town of Kampot. 

Phnom Sar Sear consists of three small mountains spread across a total land area of approximately 1.5 square kilometers. The mountain rises to a height of around 40 meters. Tourists can visit the mountain caves here. Among the caves, the cave of Phnom Ach Pro Chiev and particularly, the cave of Phnom Dam Rey Sar, are the most well known ones. Here, you will find a great architecture of Viel Sre inside. 

On the mountaintop of Phnom Sar Sear, you will find a colorful stupa built in 1964 by the princess Rasmey Sou Phoan. The stupa is a holy worshipping place where it is believed the cremated ash of the Buddha are kept. On the mountaintop are sweeping views of rice fields, forests, local villages, islands and the vast sea. The mountain is also a worshipping place for people who come here to pray.

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»Teuk Chhou Zoo

The Teuk Chhou Zoo is a private zoo in Kep. It is located 2.5 km away from the provincial town. The zoo is located in Thmei Village in the Prey Thom Commune, and is home to a variety of animal and plant species.

The Teuk Chhou Zoo features different animals including tigers, elephants, monkeys of different species, snakes, deer, sun bears, otters and many more. This is a wonderful place to spend a fun filled afternoon with your family; children especially love the experience. The ticket for entry includes a small charge for those who want to drive their cars through the zoo. Entry also includes access to the national park. Once inside, visitors can even take a cool dip in the crystal clear waters of the Teuk Chhou River.

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»Veal Lumher,Kep City

Veal Lumher is a lovely little site tucked away in Kep Village of Kep Commune. Veal Lumher refers to the Koh Puor or the Puor Island. It has become as one of the most favorite destinations for the tourists who are looking for spending a few days far away from the crowds of more 'touristy' places. Arriving here is easy and convenient. 

If you are traveling from the provincial town, a 0.5 km journey will take you to the Veal Lumher in Kep City. A maximum of 3 minutes' ride and you will find yourself at one of the most beautiful corners in the land of Cambodia.

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»O’Russey Kandal - Stung Treng Province

The trend of the people in the world today is to travel. The number of visitors increases yearly both domestically and overseas. When people want to relax, they travel to other places especially to those with natural beauty. In order to serve the needs of these tourists, many areas are being preserved and developed in remote areas in the northeast of Cambodia.

Mr. Thok Sokhom, former acting team leader of Mekong Tourism Development Project and Deputy Director of Mekong Discovery Trail said among the eco-tourism destinations in Cambodia, Stung Treng province is one of the great potential areas, with untouched natural beauty and containing O'Russey Kandal, O'Svay and Preah Rumkel communities.

These eco-communities were put in as the start of a conservation and rehabilitation campaign to enhance their natural beauty and to serve the tourist needs. Today, the Royal Government of Cambodia is concentrated on promoting eco-tourism there. There are many linking infrastructures to those destinations.

For the purpose of developing ecotourism,  local committees in the O'Russey Kandal area and at Sopheakmith, organized their areas to become attractive destinations for both local visitors and foreign tourists.

Mlup Baitong is a non government organization have been encourages communities by providing them environmental training courses such as community leadership skills, how to protect environment, how to serve guests and food sanitation.

In order to build huts for the tourists, the community asked for money from Baitong. Mlup Baitong checked to see if this was a reasonable proposal. This NGO will provide them the money, referring to our project as the 'Micro-Project'. So far the Mlup Baitong have built eight cottages on various waterfronts. Most of Mlup Bitong projects were supported by Ministry of Tourism fund. 

From the observation, most of visitors from Stung Treng province, Kratie and Phnom Penh also come daily to visit O'Russey Kandal, just 27 kilometers southern part from the town. On the weekend, around 15- 20 motorists visit here. But for national festivals like Khmer New Year, Phum Ben day or the Water Festival, there are thousands of local tourists visiting.

For guest safety, Mlup Baitong have been ; built a check points, parking shelters and information centers. There're 5,036 hectares of conservative lands and forests along the waterfall of O’Russey Kandal eco-tourism. 

By seeing the potential of attracting visitors, the Ministry of Tourism is encouraging the development of this place. Even the Minister of Tourism himself has visited this area.

Before Mlup Baitong came to help the community, at every national festival, the commune chief solicited private bids for organization and control. Since Mlup Baitong has arrived to help develop eco-tourism, there is more community organization.

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»Preah Rumkel -Steung treng

In Preah Rumkel Commune, Thala borivath district, Stung Treng province, the first home stays were set up by several communities under the guidelines of a tourist expert. These home stays are idea for visitors who want to sample how local villagers live.

Visitors can spend a night with the villagers and spend the next day touring the villages and trekking through the jungle and local mountains. There are many attractive sites such as the Sopeakmith waterfall, which has extremely strong flow during the rainy season although low flow during the dry season.

Visitors can also enjoy the dolphin pool at Preah Rum Kel. In the morning and at sunset, dolphins often appear and even jump out of the water. 

Tourists can reach Preah Rumkel communities’ eco-tourism area by boat, just an hour from Stung Treng town. The cost per person round trip is 50,000 riel (US$12.25). Visitors can enjoy the spectacular views of trees while floating down the river and also see many different kinds of birds. 

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»Anlong Neak & Anlong Seima

There are many legends and traditions related to a dragon along the upper Mekong of Stung Treng province. Here in O'Svay commune, there is one special area that people called 'Anlong Neak', which means the 'dragon's lot area' and is a very deep area in the Mekong. For generations, people living along the Mekong River in Ramsa area believe that there are a couple of dragons living here, due to some obscure evidence.

According to many other people living in O'Svay commune, they say the dragons are well known in the 'Anlong Neak' (mean Naga’s pool) area. Their grandparents used to tell them that the dragons lived along this area, especially in the deep part.

People said that during the dry season, 'Anlong Neak' used to have strong fishy smell which would last only a few days during the full moon. And then they would see pollution on top of water that was normally clear as a mirror. Soon after the smell, the people would see blood on the normally clean water flowing along the 'Anlong Neak' area. Our people believed that it was a 82 Eco-Tourism Guide’s Stung Treng dragon giving birth.

This miraculous natural event happened every year during the dry season on up to the present. Nowadays there is less smell and blood but it continues to happen. At that time of year, local people very seldom drive their boats across that area of the river, and the boat driver must take care to be respectful of the dragon spirit.

 'Anlong Neak' area is located at lower part of O'Svay commune along the Ramsa area of the Mekong. As of yet. no scientist has researched this miraculous event.

The other strange event is at 'Anlong Sema'and is well known to the people called 'Phumi Anlong Vil' who live on the upper part of the Mekong in O'Svay commune. The people living there are very respectful of the Anlong Sema area as the second miracle area after Anlong Neak.

'Anlong Sema' is a restricted area for fishing of the Ramsa area of Cambodia only. People say "we usually do not allow fishing in this area or even driving a boat across it. The miracle of the 'Anglong Sema' area is that the western side of the river always flows from north to south while the eastern half of river always flows from the south to north. Because of this unique behavior, we believe that this area is holy and we don't allow boats to cross here. That is why we set up a reserve for both large and small fish to spawn here."

'Anlong Sema' area is located at the upper part of Preah Rumkel commune along the Ramsa area of Mekong River just between Koki Thom island and the Anlong Vil (Veun Khav) village immigration police station along the Mekong River.

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»Koh Phnov - Stung Treng Province

Koh Phnov, which means "island of Malabar orange", is located on the Mekong River in O’Svay commune. This island village was selected as an eco-tourism community because of its natural beauty during the dry season. 

Mr. Kong Vuthy, Chief of O’Svay Communities Eco-Tourism said that Koh Phnov is unique during the dry season. It is surrounded by white sand beaches along the Mekong River while the eastern and western side of the island provides many rapids of clear water flowing over waterfalls. 

“Along each small channel and its rapids, there is a green mango forest that is a paradise for many species of water birds, such as the metallic-green pigeon, the black cormorant, parrot, etc. For some time we have seen a group of vultures coming here for every dry season.”  Vuthy said. Koh Phnov has approximately 95 families, 90 percent of whom are farmers and fishermen. This island is over 3 km long and about 1.5 km wide.

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»Borey O’Svay

Borey O’Svay is located in O’Savy commune of Thala Borivath district and is one of the most popular ecotourism destinations for both local Cambodians and foreign tourists wishing to experience an authentic Khmer community. 

The Borey O’Svay resembles an emerald gem rising up in the heart of a green, tropical forest lying along a mighty river. It serves as a peaceful preserve for wildlife, especially birds, and also serves as a major fish breeding area along the Mekong during the rainy season. There are also lots of dolphins which are very popular with the tourists.

A white sand beach presents itself along the river when the river contracts during the dry season. Many channels form, some of them fast and some of them slow flowing. The green mango forest can then be seen form the riverside along with some natural stone outcroppings. 

Along this beautiful river beaches and stunning channels, it is often possible to find the foot prints of wild animals that have been browsing for food during the nights.

There are clear water rapids and a waterfall about five meters high. The rapids provide a wonderful, attractive place for everyone to bathe and swim.

Along the Mekong River in O’Svay commune, the Ramsa wetland conservation area is protected by law as a special breeding zone for spawning hundreds of special of fish, birds and other wildlife. Also included along the river are many kinds of trees, furnishing the area with a unique ecology.

The roads linking once village to another are under total evergreen canopy and cross streams and channels. This jungle area is preserved as a paradise for wildlife Trekkers and bikers can hear the natural music of songbirds and sometimes can spot other wildlife along these trails.

The O’Svay commune comprises 5 villages (O’Svay village, O’Run, Koh Phnov, Koh Hib, and voeun Sien village), covers over 120,000 hectares and includes four islands. It has population of 6,581 persons, 80% of whom are farmers and fishermen. The rest are local trade’s people along the border of Cambodia and Laos. O’Svay commune is located 57 kilometers by National Road No.7, and can be rich by Mekong River to the northwest of Stung Treng town.

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»Lbak Khaon (or Sophamith)

Cambodian children who have finished their ninth grade studies know well the geography lesson of the mighty waterfalls Lbak Khaon in the north of Cambodia. They know that this is an area where the Mekong River tumbles down 26m of tiered rock-faces at the border of Cambodia and Laos PDR. However, most have probably never had the opportunity to visit there.

In the rainy season, when the water levels of the river rise and rise to meet the top of the riverbank, the huge volume and speed of the falls create a spectacular blanket of mist; while in the dry season, when the water recedes, menacing sharp-edged rocks surface. The exposed area of the falls becomes a field of colorful rocks, of reds, blacks and whites.

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»KULEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

The Kulen Mountain or Phnom Kulen is declared as a National Park. It is an isolatedmountain massif located in Svay Leu District and some 48km from Siem Reap. Its highest point is 487 meters. 

This is widely regarded as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. During the constructional period of the ancient temples in the nineth century, sand stones were brought from this sacred mountain to Angkor.  It was here at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarman II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 A.D. 

The site is known for its carvings representing fertility and its waters hold special significance to the people of Cambodia. Just a few inches under the surface of the water, over 1000 carvings of Yoni and Linga are etched into the sandstone riverbed. The waters are regarded as holy, given the sacred carvings which also include a stone representation of the Hindu god Vishnu lying on his serpent Ananta, with his wife Lakshmi at his feet. 

A lotus flower protrudes from Vishnu’s navel bearing the god Brahma. The river then ends with a beautiful waterfall.  Phnom Kulen is regarded highly by Cambodian people as a sacred location and has developed into a great tour destination.

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»PHSAR THMEY (CENTRAL MARKET)

Phsar Thmey, also known as Central Market, is a unique colonial style building constructed in 1937. The location where the Central Market now sits was once a swamp area and occupied by a lake known as Beng Decho. Today, this beautiful market has become a prominent landmark in Phnom Penh. In the Khmer language, Phsar Thmey literally means ‘New Market’. Phsar Themey features a stylish Art Décor rotunda with wings extending in four different directions symbolizing the Chaktomouk (Confluence of four rivers). 

The Dome, symbolizing the economic center, is said to be amongst the largest in the world. The four broad wings constructed without obstructing pillars and the huge beamless dome are very well ventilated by the high ceiling. This market is crowded with activity on any given day, and visitors can purchase almost anything from fresh produces to cooked food, jewelry, watches, shoes, stationery, flowers, clothes including t-shirts and lots of tourist souvenirs.

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»TOUL TUM POUNG MARKET

Toul Tum Poung market is often referred to as the Russian market because of its popularity among Russian expatriates during the 1980s. This market is popular to collectors of genuine antiques; also, for those looking for good reproductions.

Filled with stalls selling sundry souvenir items (silk scarves and bags, woodcarvings, etc.) and clothing, Toul Tum Poung is a well-frequented market among tourists. Additionally, a handful of air-conditioned “export” shops have cropped up that offer factory over-run designer clothing at hugely discounted prices.

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Mathura Vrindavan Temples, Indian

Mathura is the origination of Lord Krishna, which is arranged in Indian condition of Uttar Pradesh. Mathura is the core of Brijbhoomi, that being partitioned into two individual units - eastern piece of Yamuna and western piece of Yamuna. Eastern piece of Yamuna incorporates the spots like Gokul, Mahavan, Baldeo, Mat and Bajna. While the western piece of Yamuna involves Mathura locale, which incorporates Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kusum Sarovar, Barsana and Nandgaon.

Both Mathura and Vrindavan are famous for the sanctuaries committed to Krishna in India as well as the voyagers from all over world come to visit these religious terrains.

Sanctuaries in Mathura:

Shri Krishna Janmabhumi: This is the significant sanctuary of Mathura and this is the spot where Lord Krishna was conceived. Inside the sanctuary complex there is little jail, where god took conception, additionally there a stone section means the origination of Lord Krishna. This sanctuary complex contains various little hallowed places.

Dwarkadhish Temple: This sanctuary is thought to be one of the most seasoned sanctuaries in Mathura, which was legitimately implicit nineteenth century by Seth Gokuldass of Gwalior. The sanctuary is completely dedicated to Lord Krishna. In the sanctuary a ton of bright celebrations are praised consistently, which draw in a few travelers.

Rangbhumi: Rangbhumi is an imperative spot in Mathura with its memorable significance. This is the spot, where Krishna slaughtered Kansa to get his guardians free.

Vishram Ghat: Vishram Ghat is arranged along Yamuna waterway. It is the most critical ghat of waterway Yamuna and the spot where god took rest in the wake of slaughtering wickedness Kansa.

Sanctuaries in Vrindavan: Vrindavan is arranged at a short separation of 15 km from Mathura. This is the consecrated spot, where Lord has spent his adolescence. The renowned sanctuaries of Vrindavan are:

Radha Madana Mohana Temple: It was the main sanctuary to be implicit Vrindavan, worked by Srila Sanatana Goswami. To shield, the first icon of Madan Mohan was taken to Karauli (Rajsthan) amid the assault of fighters of Muslim ruler Aurangzeb on Vrindavan.

Govind Dev Temple: This sanctuary was made by Raja Maan Singh, who was the general of lord Akbar. This excellent sanctuary is the combination of Indian, mughal and western styles of engineering.

Rangaji Temple: This sanctuary is devoted to Lord Ranganath (another type of Lord Krishna), which was inherent 1851. The sanctuary has a magnificent gopuram (passage), which reflects Dravidian style of design. Inside the sanctuary there is a 50 feet high gold plated Dhwaja Stambha (column).

Bankey Bihari Temple: This sanctuary is committed to Lord Krishna, having its centrality esteem among Hindus. The sanctuary was inherent 1864. Dark stone statue of Lord Krishna is the significant fascination of the sanctuary, which was found by the considerable Krishna lover Swami Haridas.

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Bagan And Its Temples And Pagodas, Thailand

Somewhere in the range of 2,300 pagodas and sanctuaries are as yet giving substantial confirmation to Pagan's 'Brilliant Era' when the city got to be known as 'The City of Four Million Pagodas' under King Kyanzittha. Kyanzittha was as I would like to think Pagan's most prominent King. Amid his rule of 28 years from 1084 A.D. to 1112 A.D. huge quantities of religious landmarks were constructed.

The 'Brilliant Era' started with King Anawrahta's dedication to Theravada Buddhism precepts as a consequence of Mon friar Shin Arahan's teachings.

In the accompanying you will discover my rundown of 20 landmarks with brief portrayals. These are ostensibly the most intriguing witnesses of Bagan's 'Period Of Greatness'.

1. Shwezigon Pagoda

This pagoda, situated in Nyaung Oo and Pagan's most prominent reliquary is said to contain a tooth of the Buddha. It is one of Bagan's four relic's payas.

The Shwezigon Pagoda secured by a tremendous vault was begun to be work by King Anawrahta at some point around 1076 A.D. on the other hand prior. He was slaughtered in 1077, when the pagoda's third patio - on which its chime stands - was simply finished. This left the Shwezigon unfinished and it was Anawrahta's child King Kyanzittha who finished the pagoda in 1089 A.D. The Shwezigon served as a model for later form pagodas.

Each year a Shwezigon Pagoda Festival is held from 23 to 30 November.

2. Ananda Temple

The Ananda Temple is Bagan's most noteworthy sanctuaries and a perfect work of art of Mon engineering that was finished in 1091 A.D.

The sanctuary was worked by King Kyanzittha who by and by executed its designer after finish with a specific end goal to stay away from the pagoda's duplication. The execution of pagoda designers after the pagodas arranged by them were prepared was a significant normal thing during circumstances such as the present.

The Ananda sanctuary houses four standing massively tremendous teak Buddha pictures (Gautama, Kakusandha, Konagamana and Kassapa) and a sum of eighty reliefs, delineating Gautama Buddha's life from conception to Enlightenment.

The yearly held Ananda Temple Festival/Fair is an occasion not to be missed. The celebration's peak is a morning parade in the sanctuary's patio on January full moon day.

For more Ananda Temple points of interest read my Ezine article 'The Ananda Temple And Its History'.

3. Thatbyinnyu Temple

This sanctuary, an initially snow-white stucco building, known as 'The Temple of Omniscience', is with 200 ft/61 meter tallness the most astounding working in Pagan/Bagan. It was work amidst twelfth century by King Alaungsithu and is fit as a fiddle and style like the Ananda Temple.

Thatbyinnyu's upper sanctuary floor houses an eastbound looking Buddha picture.

4. Gawdawpalin Temple

The Gawdawpalin Temple is one of Bagan's most great two-story sanctuaries and endured generous harm amid the 1975 tremor that created impressive harm to a significant number of Bagan's pagodas and sanctuaries.

The sanctuary was inherent the twelfth century by King Narapatisithu and looks to some extent like the Ananda and Thatbyinnyu sanctuary. The sanctuary offers a fine vista over Pagan's plain in the east and the Ayeyawaddy waterway and Yoma Mountain Range in the west.

5. Dhammayangyi Temple

This following 3 years development unfinished sanctuary is the most huge and biggest place of worship in Bagan and has the Bagan Monument Inventory Number 771

It is showing the finest brickwork of the various pagodas and sanctuaries in Pagan. Lord Narathu was one of the most exceedingly awful rulers Pagan ever had. He began to fabricate the Dhammayangyi Temple to offer reparations for the executing of his dad King Alaungsithu, his senior sibling Minshinsaw (the legitimate beneficiary to the throne who was just anointed), the previous Indian princess Kyaban, one of his wives given to him by his dad, Ottarathu, one of Kyaban's children and his uncle the recorder Mahabo.

His short residency from 1167 A.D. to 1170 A.D. finished when he was killed.

6. Gubyaukgyi Temple

The Gu Byauk Gyi is another sanctuary worked by lord Kyanzittha and as it is with a portion of the other Bagan sanctuaries its compositional outline hints at clear Indian impact. The sanctuary was finished around 1113 A.D. furthermore, is number 1.323 of the Bagan Monument Inventory list.

As the primary part of the name "Gu" suggests the Gubyaukgyi is a cavern sanctuary for Gu implies hole.

This Gubyaukgyi is situated in the Wetkyi-in town territory. It is essential to know this in light of the fact that Bagan's second Gubyaukgyi is situated in Myinkaba and looks very changed as far as outside and inside for it is in spite of the fact that being and Indian style sanctuary worked in an alternate compositional style. As it were, the Wetkyi-in Gubyaukgyi shows more grounded Indian highlights. This goes particularly for the sikhara, which is not chime molded and like a colony like the one from the Myinkaba Gubyaukgyi. In this way it is essential to dependably include where the Gubyaukgyi one is discussing is situated, in Wetkyi-in or Myinkaba on the grounds that it will generally turn out to be extremely befuddling.

The sanctuary is a generally little 1-story red-block and mortar stone work building. The primary passage is the main passageway and as normal on the east side. The route from the entryway in the divider encompassing the sanctuary leads specifically into the patio and waiting room with a situated overlaid Buddha statue confronting the fundamental passageway.

The passages on the other three sides are false doors shut with vast punctured stone windows permitting the inside to be sufficiently bright with light.

It is unquestionably not the somewhat unexceptional building that is calling for consideration however the still however just mostly existing excellent stuccowork on the outside and the wonderful, strikingly very much saved wall paintings and frescoes of the Gubyaukgyi's inside. In this office the sanctuary has much to offer and is, accordingly, well known for. The wall paintings delineating Jatakas are something that makes going by the Wetkyi-in Gubyaukgyi an unquestionable requirement for there are just a couple of Bagan's around 2300 pagodas and sanctuary that can offer such delightful huge and all around safeguarded wall paintings.

There are extremely excellent extra wall paintings in the sanctuary. Case in point, the twenty eight Buddhas starting with the first, Tanhankara Buddha, to the present one, Gautama Buddha, are wonderfully delineated on wall paintings. These can be seen on the dividers in the northern and southern part of the sanctuary.

The depictions are extremely old and with a specific end goal to safeguard them as most ideal as it is not permitted to take photographs on the grounds that the sanctuary guardian are anxious about the possibility that that the electric lamp would after some time harm the divider works of art.

7. Shwesandaw Pagoda

The Shwesandaw Pagoda - its white shading distinct difference a conspicuous difference to the next for the most part block red pagodas and sanctuaries - was worked by King Anawrahta in 1057 A.D. after his triumphant come back from Thaton. The Shwesandaw is likewise called Gaunesh or Mahapeinne Temple. Its stupa cherishes some hair of Gautama Buddha send to Anawrahta by the King of Pyay.

The pagoda's engineering demonstrates a solid Mon impact. A more than 60 feet/18 meters in length 'Shinbinthalyaung Reclining Buddha' stature is housed in a long, level working inside of the limits the pagoda. The Shwesandaw has the Bagan Monument Inventory number 1.568.

8. Shinbinthalyaung Temple

The longish rectangular red block fabricating that is found a couple of yards north of the Shwesandaw Pagoda inside of the pagoda compound is not one of the kind that resembles a sanctuary and as though it would attract much the method for consideration; would there not be the substance of the 60 feet/20 meter long building. What's more, this is extremely intriguing undoubtedly and to see it is an absolute necessity when going to Bagan.

The building goes back to the time the Shwesandaw was fabricated and is offering home to Bagan's longest picture of the leaning back Gautama Buddha. The 54 feet/18 meter long Buddha is lying in the Parinibbana position with the right arm calculated and the hand supporting the head with the cheek resting in the palm.

9. Sulamani Temple

This Temple, work by King Narapatisithu in 1183 A.D. is viewed as one of Pagan's extraordinary two-story sanctuaries and its arrangement takes after the Thatbyinnyu Temple. It has the Bagan Monument Inventory no. 748.

The Sulamani is named after the unbelievable castle of the god Indra and is a paragon of what is known as the completely created Burman compositional style. The sanctuary's lower floor houses situated Buddha pictures at all four cardinal sides.

10. Htilominlo Temple

The Htilominlo Temple has the Bagan Monument Inventory number 1.812 and was worked by King Nandaungmya - one of the four children of King Narapatisithu - in 1211 A.D. at the spot where he was picked lord.

Four Buddha statues on the ground floor and four on the primary floor confront the cardinal focuses. Old paintings, portraying horoscopes that were painted in the dividers for insurance from harm can at present be perceived.

11. Lawkananda Pagoda

The Lawkananda Pagoda has the stock number 1023. It is found south-west of Thripyitsaya Village not a long way from the Bagan - Chauk Road specifically at the Ayeyawaddy stream bank. It is one of the four pagodas that have been inherent Pagan by Anawrahta; this one in 1059 A.D. to revere the reproduction of the Buddha's consecrated tooth, which was brought from the Sri Lanka. Lawka Nanda Paya (or zedi) is old Pali and, so I was told, implies as much as 'Pagoda of Great Joy'.

Another clarification I got is that ruler Anawrahta has additionally venerated the Pyu divinity Lokanatha, 'Master of the World' and that the name "Lawkananda" needs to do with this.

Be that as it may, the Lawkananda was worked after the Buddha's tooth relic had arrived und while thepagoda was under development the holy tooth relic was kept in ruler Anawrahta's regal royal residence.

12. Nathlaung Kyaung

Being one of Pagan's most established and the last surviving Hindu Temple, the Nathlaung Kyaung with the Monument Inventory number 1.600 merits some uncommon consideration for it has truly an intriguing history.

There is difference on when and under whose rule this sanctuary was assembled however I think it more probable that the Nathlaung Kyaung was worked amid the rule of ruler Taungthugyi, also called lord Nyaung-U Sawrahan, toward the start of the

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