Hinthada

Hinthada (formerly Henzada) lies on the western bank of the Irrawaddy in the Ayeyarwady Region, 158 kilometres northwest of Yangon, with around 153,000 inhabitants. The town is the rice-growing centre of the southern Irrawaddy Delta and one of the country's most important rice markets. During British Burma (1886-1948) Hinthada became the capital of the district of the same name and was linked by railway to Yangon. The region is frequently flooded during the monsoon season (May-October), when the Irrawaddy can rise several metres above its dry-season level. In May 2008 Cyclone Nargis did not strike the town directly, but the subsequent floods devastated large parts of the district. Hinthada is the birthplace of several prominent Burmese politicians and remains an important agricultural trading hub.

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Ngwe Saung

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Pyay

An important commercial city on the Irrawaddy River with ancient historical ruins nearby.

Myingyan

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Pakokku

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Meiktila

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Magway

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Nyaung-U

A town on the Irrawaddy River, serving as the main access point to the ancient temples of Bagan.

Naypyidaw

The modern capital of Myanmar, known for its vast and quiet streets.

History & landmarks

Bago

Bago, formerly known as Pegu, is a historic city featuring massive pagodas and one of the world's largest reclining Buddha statues.

Popa Taungkalat

A Buddhist monastery spectacularly perched on top of a steep volcanic plug.

Thanboddhay Pagoda

A colorful, unconventional temple complex in Monywa decorated with over half a million small Buddha images.

Nature

Irrawaddy Delta

A massive, low-lying river delta formed by the Irrawaddy River dividing into multiple branches before reaching the Andaman Sea.

Irrawaddy River

Myanmar's most important and longest river, serving as a commercial waterway and lifeline of the country.

More places

Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary

A protected mangrove area in the Irrawaddy Delta that plays a crucial role for the coastal ecosystem and protects crocodiles.

Popa Mountain National Park

A protected area around Mount Popa, preserving rare plants and animals of the dry zone.

Mount Popa

An extinct volcano in central Myanmar, known as a sacred site for the veneration of Nat spirits.

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Myingyan Steel Mill

A state-owned industrial hub for steel production in the Mandalay Region, built to meet domestic demand for construction materials.

Laykyun Sekkya Buddha

One of the tallest statues in the world, depicting a standing Buddha in bright yellow that dominates the landscape of Monywa.

Letpadaung Copper Mine

One of Southeast Asia's largest copper mines near Monywa, though highly controversial due to social and environmental issues.

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Mann Oil Field

One of Myanmar's most productive onshore oil fields, located in the Magway Region and providing a steady source of oil for decades.

Ananda Temple

One of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Bagan, known for its stunning architecture featuring a cruciform floor plan.