[2025 Taunggyi Attraction] Travel Guide for Shwe Yan Pyay (Updated Jun)

#springitinerary At the summit of Mandalay Hill, overlooking the city below, sits the Shwe Yan Pyay Golden Temple—a radiant jewel bathed in sunlight and spirit. Often referred to as the Golden Temple of Mandalay Hill, this gleaming pagoda isn't just a destination—it’s a reward at the end of a spiritual climb. Covered in golden mosaics and mirrored tiles that shimmer like stardust, the temple is a visual masterpiece. Every pillar and ceiling panel is adorned with intricate patterns and reflective glasswork, creating a kaleidoscope of color and light that seems to glow from within. At its heart stands a revered golden Buddha, watching over Mandalay with a gaze of infinite calm. But what truly elevates the experience is the panoramic view from the top—especially at sunset. As the sky blushes with hues of orange and pink, the city below begins to twinkle, and the Irrawaddy River snakes like a ribbon through the landscape. Locals and monks gather here in quiet contemplation, and visitors often find themselves caught in a moment of unexpected stillness. Climbing Mandalay Hill—whether by stairs or car—is not just a journey upward, but inward. And the Golden Temple is its shining crown. **#GoldenTempleMandalay #MandalayHillSunset #ShweYanPyay #GoldenGlow #SpiritualMyanmar #TempleWithAView #MandalayMagic #SoulfulTravels #SacredSunset

#getgoing2025 🙏🙏Let me introduce you to one of the ancient pagodas that you should visit when you arrive Nyaungshwe, Inle Region. It is Shwe Yan Pyay Pagoda and Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery. 🙏🙏Shwe Yan Yap Pagoda and Shwe Yan Yap Monastery are located on the Nyaung Shwe - Shwe Nyaung Road, about 1.5 miles from Nyaung Shwe. 🙏🙏You can see Burmese cultural artefacts such as beautiful antique gilded mirrors, murals, various wood carvings, waves of floral and fauna designs. 🙏🙏The magnificent Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery built with teak wood, 170 pillars and oval-shaped windows can also see interesting. 🙏🙏Inside the Shwe Yan Pyay monastery, there is a very beautifu bamboo woven Buddha Statue and inside the Shwe Yan Pyay Pagoda, many small pagodas can be seen on the wall. 🙏🙏It is said that Shwe Yan Yap Pagoda was built and donated between 1888 and 1889 and Shwe Yan Yapya Monastery was built between 1889 to 1890 by Nyaung Shwe Chief Saw Ohn. 🙏🙏Therefore, we invite you to visit our interesting and ancient Shwe Yan Pyay Pagoda and Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery. #shweyanpyaypagoda #shweyanpyaymonastery #nyaungshwe #GotoINLE #VisitInle #travelINLE #MyanmarTrip #Myanmar #InleLake #Destination #tourism #vacation #holiday

The first time I met with the large-scale Dunqing brothel, I was infected by the happy atmosphere here. The monks here are always filled with happy smiles, and life here always reveals a rare comfort. This temple gives people a better understanding of how Buddhism gives people a source of happiness. Little Shami is curious to poke out the door and watch what is happening outside. In a quiet morning, I came to Qingdun Temple again. The busy monks still greet the strangers in a friendly way, their smiles are as splendid as they first saw.