Myanmar/Beautiful magic Mingun (Mandalay-Myanmar) Part 14
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Mingun-Mandalay
Mingun is a town in Sagaing Region, northwest Myanmar (Burma), located 11 km up the Ayeyarwady River on the west bank from Mandalay. Its main attraction is the ruined Mingun Pahtodawgyi.
The Mingun temple is a monumental uncompleted stupa began by King Bodawpaya in 1790. It was not completed, due to an astrologer claiming that, once the temple was finished, the king would die. The completed stupa would have been the largest in the world at 150 metres (490 ft). Huge cracks are visible on the structure from the earthquake of 23 March 1839. Like many large pagodas in Myanmar, a pondaw paya or working model of the stupa can be seen nearby.
King Bodawpaya also had a gigantic bell cast to go with his huge stupa, the Mingun Bell weighing 90 tons, and is today the largest ringing bell in the world. The weight of the bell in Burmese measurement, is 55,555 viss or peiktha (1 viss = 1.63 kg), handed down as a mnemonic Min Hpyu Hman Hman Pyaw, with the consonants representing the number 5 in Burmese astronomy and numerology.
The Mingun Bell is a bell located in Mingun, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. It is located approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) north of Mandalay on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It was the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history.At 90 tons, the Mingun Bell reigned as the largest ringing bell in the world until 2000, when it was eclipsed by the 116-ton Bell of Good Luck at the Foquan Temple, Pingdingshan, Henan, China.
Mingun Pahtodawgyi:
The Mingun temple is a monumental uncompleted stupa began by King Bodawpaya in 1790. It was not completed, due to an astrologer claiming that, once the temple was finished, the king would die.[citation needed] The completed stupa would have been the largest in the world at 150 metres (490 ft). Huge cracks are visible on the structure from the earthquake of 23 March 1839. Like many large pagodas in Myanmar, a pondaw paya or working model of the stupa can be seen nearby.
Hsinphyumae Pagoda:
Just a couple of hundred yards from the great stupa and bell lies the beautiful white Hsinbyume or Myatheindan Pagoda with a distinctive architectural style modelled after the mythical Mount Meru (Myinmo taung), built in 1816 by Bodawpaya's grandson and successor Bagyidaw and dedicated to the memory of his first consort Princess Hsinbyume (Lady of the White Elephant, granddaughter of Bodawpaya, 1789--1812) who died in childbirth.
Astonishing Unfinished Pagoda of Mingun - MANDALAY, MYANMAR
TIME STAMPS: 6:19 Boats at Shore of Irrawaddy River; 7:40 Buying Ferry Ticket to Mingun; 13:02 Boarding the Ferry; 24:07 Docking at Mingun; 26:34 Giant Guardian Lions at Mingun; 37:48 The Unfinished Pagoda; 41:26 Massive Rear Door; 44:26 Astonishing Side Entrance; 46:15 The Stairs on the Unfinished Pagoda; 47:33 Ninety Tons of Bell; 53:29 Beautiful Myatheindan Pagoda; 1:00:10 Back on the Boat; 1:03:43 Summary and Conclusion
A mere ten-kilometer boat ride from Mandalay lies what some people call the largest pile of bricks in the world at Mingun. This astonishing pile of bricks was intended to be the largest pagoda in the world. It was never finished, and it was badly damaged in an earthquake. Yet, what remains is an incredible sight.
Guarding the entrance to the pagoda are two equally massive chinthe - the mythical creatures that protect pagodas in Myanmar. Both have lost their heads, but they are impressive even without them. And nearby is a 90-ton bell that once held the record as the largest functioning bell in the world. Next to that is the gorgeous Myatheindan Pagoda all in white.
As an easy morning trip from a jetty on the Irrawaddy River, you couldn't ask for more. In fact, just the boat ride to get to Mingun was an attraction in itself. It is a test of your balance to walk the planks just to get to the boat.
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Myanmar, Mandalay, Cruise to Mingun on Irrawaddy river
Burmese Journey: On the Ayeyarwady from Mandalay to Mingun
Burmese river trip from Mandalay (east bank) to Mingun (west bank) 11 km north upstream with scenes of the river traffic ancient and modern
Burma Mingun
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Mandalay||Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River View||Myanmar
The Irrawaddy River or Ayeyarwady River is a river that flows from north to south through Myanmar. It is the country's largest river and most important commercial waterway. Irrawaddy river divides mandalay from Sagaing region. Irrawaddy river flows between Mandalay And Sagaing reagion. Both city river side is very beautiful, amazing and charmful. people pass their time beside river. Capture some moment during pass river from Mandalay side.
Burma & the Irrawaddy River: Cruising the Road to Mandalay
Golden temple spires emerging from the mist ... markets filled with flowers, silk, and carved teak ... gentle river waters meandering past deep jungle, tiny villages, and emerald rice paddies. Burma & the Irrawaddy River is a rare opportunity to explore one of the world's least-traveled destinations on an exotic Southeast Asia journey that combines an Irrawaddy River cruise with an exciting Bangkok land tour. Ancient Myanmar — also known as Burma — remains unspoiled by tourism. Yet within its borders, thousands of astonishing temples; bustling Yangon (Rangoon), with its mix of Buddhist pagodas and colonial architecture; and the great Irrawaddy River all await your discovery. The centerpiece of this unique Burma travel opportunity is a 10-day river cruise down the aboard the all-suite RV Irrawaddy Explorer — the newest ship on the Irrawaddy River. Your Burma & the Irrawaddy River itinerary also includes a Bangkok vacation, with three nights at the beginning of your journey and one night at the end, for leisurely pacing that lets you immerse yourself in this engaging city. For Burma travel at its finest, join us on this Southeast Asia river cruisetour in a land fascinating forgotten by time.
In addition to your Irrawaddy River cruise and Bangkok vacation, you'll visit the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda, and venture to Bagan — the Archaeological Zone comprising more than 2,000 temples and pagodas. Don't miss this Southeast Asia river cruise that also includes myriad discoveries by land!
Day trip to Mingun from Mandalay, Myanmar
3 May 2016 - Across the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwaddy) River from Mandalay is the historic town of Mingun. The first part of the video shows a portion of the hour-long ferry ride from Mandalay to Mingun, and the second portion shows the incredible views atop the Mingun Pahtodawgyi temple, an enormous structure that is sadly unfinished and in ruins. I mistakenly narrate that the Mingun Bell is housed in the white temple in the distance (sorry!) but that white temple is actually the Hsinbyume Pagoda, and the Mingun Bell, at one point the world's largest ringing bell, is housed in another building. Apologies for the error - it's interesting how you can never be sure what you're actually looking at sometimes!
Myanmar Trip 2018 Mingun, Inwa, Mandalay
Mandalay||Irrawaddy(Ayeyarwady) River View from Myo Patt Road||Myanmar
Irrawaddy River flows from north to south through Myanmar. It is the country's largest river. Mandalay is the second largest city of Myanmar. Irrawaddy river flows besides of Mandalay city. It's divide Mandalay and Sagaing city. It is the Great Burmese river. Captured some view during cross Myo Patt road.
#MINGUN #MYANMAR Exploring The All-White Hsinbyume Pagoda
In July 2019, I got a chance to visit the magnificent Hsinbyume Pagoda, right across the Irrawaddy River. The special thing about this trip, I had to cross the river with a boat together with other visitors from other countries. Enjoy this short video!
Living on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, Mandalay, Burma
Some of Mandalay's poorest residents live in shacks along the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River; many of them work here too, loading and unloading river boats. This film gives a glimpse, though an outsider's eyes, of their homes and lives. My thanks to the people in this film for the friendly reception they gave me as I walked around their neighborhood, and for allowing me to film them.
Astonishing Unfinished Pagoda of MIN GUN | MYA THEIN TAN PAGODA | SAGAING - MYANMAR
The Mingun Pahtodawgyi is an incomplete monument stupa in Mingun, approximately 10 kilometres northwest of Mandalay in Sagaing Region in central Myanmar. The ruins are the remains of a massive construction project begun by King Bodawpaya in 1790 which was intentionally left unfinished.
The Hsinbyume Pagoda also known as Myatheindan Pagoda is a large pagoda on the northern side of Mingun in Sagaing Region in Myanmar, on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It is approximately 10 kilometres northwest of Mandalay and is located in the proximity of the Mingun Pahtodawgyi.
Die schönsten Pagoden in Myanmar - Mandalay & Mingun (subtitled)
Wir nehmen Dich mit nach Mandalay und Mingun und zeigen Dir die schönsten Pagoden in Myanmar. Entdecke die längste und älteste Teakholz Brücke der Welt. Die U Bein Bridge.
Nach Mingun kannst Du mit dem Boot oder Taxi kommen, oder wie wir mit dem Motorbike. Für die 40km haben wir 1,5 Stunden gebraucht :D Aber der Weg hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt.
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Mingun,Mandalay, Myanmar
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Working on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, Mandalay, Myanmar
It is a sweltering 40 degree C Sunday afternoon in Mandalay, but the boats have to be loaded and unloaded. This video shows some glimpses of what this involves.
Mandalay to Bagan River Cruise, Myanmar
The Mandalay to Bagan river cruise down the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar is a great experience. The river is a central transportation artery through the country, and the only way to fully appreciate this is by taking the boat to see it for yourself.
The journey between Mandalay and Bagan takes around 11 hours by boat on the river, and a number of different companies offer services. They are all pretty much the same, with this one serving breakfast and lunch on board.
Along the way we stopped off at a village for a quick look around - most likely also to let the engines cool down a little!
This video shows you what the river cruise to Bagan from Mandalay is like. Enjoy!
You might also be interested in these blog posts from traveling in Myanmar:
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Myanmar - Mingun, Sagaing, Inwa
Myanmar 2016 - Mingun, Sagaing, Inwa
Myanmar divers claim legendary bell found
A team of Myanmar divers claims to have discovered a legendary bell in the murky depths of the Yangon river -- with the help of dragon spirits -- in the latest twist to a 400-year-old drama that has gripped the nation. Duration: 01:07
Sunset Irrawaddy river Mandalay Myanmar วิวพระอาทิตย์มัณฑะเลย์
Sunset Irrawaddy river Mandalay Myanmar วิวพระอาทิตย์มัณฑะเลย์