Sagaing is the capital of Sagaing Region (formerly Sagaing Division) in Myanmar. Located on the Ayeyarwady River, 20 km to the southwest of Mandalay on the opposite bank of the river, Sagaing with numerous Buddhist monasteries is an important religious and monastic center. The pagodas and
monasteries crowd the numerous hills along the ridge running parallel to
the river. The central pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, is connected
by a set of covered staircases that run up the 240 m hill.
Sagaing Hill
Sagaing was the capital of Sagaing Kingdom (1315–1364), one of the minor kingdoms that rose up after the fall of Bagan Dynasty. During theAva period (1364–1555), the city was the common fief of the crown prince or senior princes. The city briefly became the royal capital between 1760 and 1763 in the reign of King Naungdawgyi.Today, the city is a frequent tourist destination of day trippers.
Sagaing was the capital of Sagaing Kingdom (1315–1364), one of the minor kingdoms that rose up after the fall of Bagan Dynasty. During theAva period (1364–1555), the city was the common fief of the crown prince or senior princes. The city briefly became the royal capital between 1760 and 1763 in the reign of King Naungdawgyi.Today, the city is a frequent tourist destination of day trippers.
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