Desada Taya Pagoda

Desada Taya Pagoda is a small white temple with several white stupas beside it. Very pictauresque on a sunny day. Most horse cart drivers do not stop here as it is not deemed important enough to stop. You can often … Continue reading

Bagaya Monastery

The Bagaya Monastery (Bagaya Kyaung – Kyaung is Burmese for Monastery) is one of the most popular tourist stops in Inwa (Ava), Mandalay. Built around 1835 it is built on and around over 260 massive teak logs. Set amidst rice … Continue reading

Thapyatan Fortress

The Thapyatan Fortress is one of 3 fortresses built by King Mindon around 1875 in an attempt to stop the British naval forces from sailing up the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River to attack the royal capital of Mandalay. Thapyatan Fortress is … Continue reading