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Mon State is one of the most historically and culturally rich regions of Myanmar, located along the southeastern coast, bordering the Andaman Sea. It is known for its ancient kingdoms, beautiful beaches, traditional food, and unique culture.
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site in Mon State, Myanmar. It is a small pagoda (7.3 m (24 ft)) built on the top of a granite boulder covered with gold leaves pasted on by its male worshippers.
The Kyaikthanlan Pagoda is the biggest tourist attraction in Mawlymayne and the favourite sunset viewpoint. Another pagoda is listed and people are inaccurateley posting reviews of this pagoda to that one. It is a large Bhuddist pagoda with viewing area.
The village of Kyaikkhami is 15 miles (24km) from the town of Thanbyuzayat and is famous for the pagoda of the same name which is located on a reef about 900 feet (274m) from the sea shore and thus usually called Kyaikkhami Ye Lel Paya "pagoda amidst water".
The Thai-Burma Railway, built by the Japanese military starting in November 1942, became known as the “Death Railway” due to the deaths of over 80,000 Burmese laborers and 10,000 Allied soldiers. It was completed and commemorated on October 25, 1943.
Win Sein Taw Ya is not just any giant reclining Buddha image, but apparently the world’s largest freestanding one. The awe-inspiring 180-metre Buddha statue is situated some 20 kilometres south of Mawlamyine amid a sprawling complex of shrines, statues, stupas and monastic buildings.
St Matthew's Church, in Mawlamyine, is a beautiful red bricks structure with a nice open space, and an excellent backdrop to capture shots of the lovely skies. This church was attended by George Orwell. A pity that it is now abandoned.
Kyauktalon Taung is a strangely shaped, sheer-sided crag rising out of the surrounding agricultural land and crowned with stupas. It's a sticky 20-minute climb to the summit. On the opposite side of the road is a similar but smaller outcropping surmounted by a Hindu temple.
Setse Beach is a beautiful stretch of coastline located just outside of Mawlamyine. It's known for its soft white sand and clear blue waters, making it a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing. The beach is lined with palm trees and offers stunning views of the Andaman Sea.
Mon Hin Khar is a thick, tangy, and umami-rich noodle soup that is a signature dish of Mon State, Myanmar. Unlike the more common Burmese Mohinga.
Thingyan rice is a traditional dish originating from the Mon people, served during Thingyan, the Burmese New Year.
A vibrant, seasonal delicacy from Myanmar's Mon State, featuring jade vine flowers (ကျိုက်ခမီ ကျောက်ပွင့်).
A tangy, herbal, and slightly spicy chicken dish from Mon cuisine, featuring wild mango (မရမ်းသီး) and fermented fish paste (စိမ်းစားငပိ) for a unique sour-umami flavor. Perfect for rice!
Nga Pone Thoke is a classic Mon dish of fresh fish steamed in wild betel leaves, offering an aromatic, earthy flavor and showcasing the Mon’s herb-focused, natural cuisine.
This Mon curry blends sour wild mango, fermented fish paste, lemongrass, and climbing perch, creating bold, balanced flavors that define Mon cuisine.
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