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May 20, 2024

　　The independence monument – a white obelisk – is tucked away at one end of a sports field. Next to it is a gold statue of Sao Shwe Thaike, the last saopha (sky prince) of Nyaungshwe and the first president of independent Burma.

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Independence Monument
Nyaungshwe
　　The independence monument – a white obelisk – is tucked away at one end of a sports field. Next to it is a gold statue of Sao Shwe Thaike, the last saopha (sky prince) of Nyaungshwe and the first president of independent Burma. ...
Red Mountain Estate
Nyaungshwe
　　This winery is open daily for tastings (K5000 for four wines). There's an attached restaurant with a menu of mostly Western dishes, as well as good views towards Inle Lake. The winery is a 20- to 30-minute bicycle ride from Nyaungshwe. ...
Yadana Man Aung Paya
Nyaungshwe
　　The oldest and most important Buddhist shrine in Nyaungshwe, this handsome gilded stupa is hidden away inside a square compound south of Mingala Market. The stepped stupa is unique in Myanmar, and the surrounding pavilion contains a museum of treasures amassed by the monks over the centuries, including carvings, lacquerware...
Shwe Yaunghwe Kyaung
Nyaungshwe
　　This is probably the most photographed monastery in Nyaungshwe: the unique oval windows in the ancient teak thein (ordination hall) create a perfect frame for portraits of the novices. The monastery is 1½ miles north of town on the road to Shwenyaung. ...
Cultural Museum
Nyaungshwe
　　This equal parts imposing and melancholy structure is the former haw (palace) of the last saopha (sky prince) of Nyaungshwe, Sao Shwe Thaike, who also served as the first president of independent Burma. Today, the mostly empty building holds a few dusty displays and is worth visiting more for the...
Mingala Market
Nyaungshwe
　　At the entrance to town, this busy market is packed with locals every morning, when traders from the lake bring in fresh fish and produce from the floating gardens. The market doubles in size when it hosts the five-day rotating market. ...
Yan Aung Nan Aung Hsu Taung Pye Paya
Nyaungshwe
　　In the village of Nanthe, this Buddhist temple complex features a 26ft-high sitting buddha surrounded by stucco deva (celestial beings) and chinthe (half-lion, half-dragon deities). Although heavily restored, the statue is said to be more than 700 years old. Nanthe is just south of Nyaungshwe. ...
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