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Off the beaten path: Mrauk U

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March 27, 2019

Mrauk U, which is now just a small archaeological town in Western Myanmar (Burma), not so long ago was the capital of the Arakan empire where Portuguese, Dutch and French traders were making their deals.

Mrauk-U lies on the rocky plain or watershed between the Lemro and Kaladan…


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Trip to Chin villages

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April 9, 2019

Chin state located in the remote, western part of Myanmar is the country’s poorest but most ethnically diverse region. It is home to more than 50 of Myanmar’s 135 recognised ethnical minorities. Mrauk U is a great starting point to visit Chin villages and meet the last living…


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Temples and Pagodas

Shite-Thaung Temple

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April 9, 2019

Shite-Thaung temple, also spelled Shitthaung, is a famous temple in Mrauk U. The name means ‘Temple of 80,000 Buddha Images’, and is also known as the ‘Temple of Victory’.

It is located on the western face of Pokhaung Hill, north of the Royal Palace, and adjacent to the Andaw-thein…

Lin Lin
Mrauk U, Myanmar

Hi! My name is Lin Lin. I live in Mrauk U, Rakhine state, Myanmar. I am a tour guide to the temples of Mrauk U and the surrounding Chin villages. Please, feel free to contact me at: +95 9 773 282353 mraukuguidelinlin@gmail.com Looking forward to hearing back from you!

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