Besides temples and pagodas, Myanmar is also home to some fascinating monasteries. Here’s a list of monasteries to squeeze into your “must-see” list.
Bagan
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• Ananda Ok Kyaung Monastery
• Nat Taung Kyaung Monastery
• Popa Taung Kalat Monastery
• Soemingyi Monastery
Hpa-An
• Bayin Nyi Monastery
• Kyauk Kalap Monastery
• Thamanyat Kyaung Monastery
Inle Lake
• Nga Phe Kyaung (Jumping Cat Monastery)
Mandalay
• Atumashi Monastery
• Mahagandayon Monastery
• Shwenandaw Kyuang (Golden Palace Monastery)
Nyaungshwe
• Shwe Yaunghwe Kyaung
Yangon
• Kalaywa Monastery
