MRAUK U
| Largely unknown to the Western
world for much of its turbulent history, Rakhine
played a pivotal role in the exchange of cultures
and religions between India and Southeast Asia. For
over a thousand years the region which now forms the
Rakhine State, Myanmar was an independent state
whose rich history is only slowly being paid the
attention it deserves. |
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| Shittthaung Pagodas, Ananda Sandra Pillar, Andaw Thein temple, Yadanarpon temple, Dukkanthein or Htoke Kan Thein, Koe Thaung
Pagodas, Pitakataik (or) the Library, Five Victory Pagodas, Palace Site, the ancient ruins of Mrauk U
period, Mrauk U Museum showing information about the
ancient Rakhine eras are the main places to
visit in Mrauk U. |
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| Sittwe is the Capital city of the
Rakhine State, and Sittwe is situated on an
estuarial island at the confluence of the Kaladan
River, Myu River, and Lemyo River. Thandwe has the
main airport to the Rakhine State. Kyaukphyu is
another commercial town. The Ann Pass is an
important trade route and rises to a height of 4664
feet above sea level. |
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| Rakhine welcomes you with
hospitality and culture. There are many places to
stay in Sittwe. Mrauk-U has three good hotels. The
Mrauk-U hotel owned by the government and two
private owned hotels Nawarat and Prince Guest House
have recently been opened. A small Prince hotel is
economical and has licence to accept foreign
tourists. |
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