Thein Daw Gyi Pagoda Explained

Lay-Gyun Hsimi Theindawgyi Pagoda
Location:Myeik, Tanintharyi Region
Coordinates:12.44°N 98.5974°W
Religious Affiliation:Theravada Buddhism
Country:Myanmar

Lay-Gyun Hsimi Theindawgyi Pagoda (Burmese: လေးကျွန်း ဆီမီး သိမ်တော်ကြီး စေတီတော်) is a Buddhist pagoda in Myeik, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar. The pagoda is the largest pagoda in Myeik and is a popular tourist attraction. Thein Daw Gyi pagoda was situated over (280) years since Myanmar year (1093). We can play the historical Thailand pagoda, Buddha culture museum, Buddha Library and preach abode. And then we can enjoy sunset, natural overview of Myeik and we can play Marhar Atula Yanthi from Thein Daw Gyi Pagoda.[1] The pagoda was built between 1772 and 1778.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myeik Archipelago - Myeik Archipelago. 2020-06-27. myanmar.gov.mm. en-US.
  2. Web site: Myeik Attractions Mergui Dolphin Travel & Tours (Myeik, Myanmar). 2020-06-28. www.merguidolphin.com.