General Information
Mrauk U is situated in latitude 20-44'N and
longitude 93 26'E and was once the capital of the
powerful Rakhine Kings. The archaeological remains
in Rakhine (formerly known as Arakan), date back
between the 15th and 16th centuries. It stands at
Aung Dat creek about 50 miles from the mouth of
Kaladan River where modern capital Sittwe lies. One
can get to Mrauk- U by a government ferry boat or by
hiring a chartered boat which will take 5 to 6 hours
voyage from Sittwe.
Here are some of the interesting places to visit
in Mrauk-U.
- Shittthaung Pagodas (or) 80,000 pagodas
- Ananda Sandra Pillar
- Andaw Thein temple
- Yadanarpon temple
- Dukkanthein or Htoke Kan Thein
- Leymyatna Pagoda (or) the four-faced pagoda
- Koe Thaung Pagodas (or) 90,000 pagodas
- Laungbanbrauk
- 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.
Climate
The Rakhine State is situated within the tropical
zone and the weather is warm and humid. Since it is
a coastal region of Myanmar, rain and clouds are
expected. Mrauk U is situated inside the state in to
the inlands and travelling through the rivers and
valleys.
Temperature During the tourist seasons, every
morning the temperature is cool enough as around 18c
-22c in the months (Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb) and in the
hot season as 22*c- 25*c in the months of (Mar-
April- May). The hottest days are from May 15 to
June 15 it's just before monsoon is not come in yet.
But always lower than 32. Sometimes, storms and
cyclones bring strong winds to Mrauk U.
Best time to travel
The best time for tourists to visit Mrauk U is
from the first week of October to February. After
the monsoon has finished, the hills, trees and
everything is shining around. Beautiful flowers and
green sceneries can be seen by this time.
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