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U Bein Bridge
The world's longest teak footbridge stretching 1.2 kilometers across Taungthaman Lake, offering magical sunset silhouettes.
32 km · about 35 min drive
AsiaMyanmarMandalay Region
Kyaukse
Mandalay Region, Myanmar · Asia
About Kyaukse
Kyaukse sits on the route: 35 minutes from Thar Yar Kone, 45km from Mandalay Hill.
Kyaukse is in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, with about 50,000 people. The nearest town is Thar Yar Kone, about 29 km away.
Kyaukse (Burmese: ကျောက်ဆည် မြို့, pronounced [tɕaʊʔ sʰɛ̀ mjo̰]) is a town and the capital of Kyaukse District in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. Lying on the Zawgyi River, 25 miles (40 km) south of Mandalay, it is served by the Mandalay-Yangon (Rangoon) railway. The first Myanmar probably settled in the area about 800, andRead more
local 12th- and 13th-century inscriptions refer to Kyaukse as “the first home”. Remains of pagodas and old cities are found throughout the area. The Shwethalyaung Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta (1044–77), is located in Kyaukse.
Kyaukse is famous for the Kyaukse elephant dance festival, and for being the home town of former dictator Senior General Than Shwe. The town's industrial zone is one of more than 30 across the country.
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What is there to see near Kyaukse?
Within an hour or so of Kyaukse: U Bein Bridge (32 km), Mandalay Hill (45 km).
Where is Kyaukse?
Kyaukse is in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, about 29 km from Thar Yar Kone.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 50,480
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Myanmar
- Region
- Mandalay Region
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Coordinates
- 21.6056, 96.1351
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Worth the detour from Kyaukse
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Mandalay Hill
A 240-meter hill offering panoramic views of Mandalay, the royal palace, and surrounding countryside, covered in temples and monasteries.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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- 45 kmMandalay HillA 240-meter hill offering panoramic views of Mandalay, the royal palace, and surrounding countryside, covered in temples and monasteries.
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