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ℹ️Practical info — Taungoo
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💡 Tips
- Use a motorcycle taxi to get into the city center from the main highway bus drop-off point.
- Take a walk along the ancient moat to see the surviving remnants of the 16th-century city walls.
- Visit the Shwe Sandaw Pagoda at sunrise for the most peaceful atmosphere and to avoid the midday heat.
- Consider a day trip to the Thandaunggyi hill station for cooler temperatures and scenic tea plantations.
- Look out for local teak wood workshops; the city has a long history of forestry and sustainable teak production.
🍽 Food
A regional twist on the national fish soup, known for its lighter broth and locally sourced pea fritters.
A unique local specialty consisting of warm wheat served with durian and coconut shavings.
Savory pork sausage stuffed in sheep intestines, typically fried and served as a popular snack.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Robust coffee sourced from the nearby Kayin hills, available in local teashops and markets.
Taungoo is famous for its durians; they are highly prized and abundant during the harvest season.
Look for sustainable teak carvings and household items in the artisan workshops near the city center.
A peaceful artificial lake on the western edge of town, well-suited for a quiet afternoon stroll.
The city's main spiritual site features a serene environment, especially during the early morning hours.
The tree-lined walkway along the historic fortifications provides a shady and calm escape.
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Taungoo (Toungoo) sits on the Sittaung River in the Bago Region, 220 kilometres north of Yangon, with around 107,000 inhabitants. The town was the seat of the powerful Toungoo dynasty, which reigned from 1510 to 1752 and under King Bayinnaung (1551-1581) built the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, encompassing modern Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and parts of India and China. The capital was moved to Bago in 1539. During British Burma (1886-1948) Taungoo became a junction on the Yangon-Mandalay railway (completed in 1885) and an administrative centre for its district. The surrounding region is the heart of Burmese teak forestry and betel-nut production. In May 1942 Japanese troops captured the town; in the Battle of Toungoo, Chinese expeditionary forces under General Sun Li-jen fought desperately against the invasion.
- Location: Myanmar (Burma)
- Nearby: Kalaw (26 km)
- Population: ~106.945 (2016)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 23 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Rain mm | 9 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 92 | 124 | 170 | 151 | 96 | 91 | 22 | 7 |
Geography
Facts
- Bevölkerung ca. 107.000
- 220 km nördlich von Yangon
- Liegt am Sittaung-Fluss
- Toungoo-Dynastie 1510-1752
- Bayinnaung-Großreich 1551-1581
- Britisch-Birma 1886-1948
- Eisenbahn Yangon-Mandalay 1885
- Schlacht von Toungoo Mai 1942
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