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June 9th 2014
Published: June 9th 2014
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I have taken this trip several times. My main destination was Ye-Le Phaya or 'pagoda in the middle the river.' It is located in the small town of Kyauktan in Thanlyin (pronounced Ta-nyin) township. Thanlyin was formerly known as Syriam which was an important port city in the 17th century. However, most tourists are not familiar with this place as it is not included among the main tourist attrac... Read Full Entry



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I am originally from the beautiful land of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma in Southeast Asia. I left my homeland in 1978, and lived/worked in several countries before settling down in Florida, USA in 2011. Although I have been living abroad for so many years, I still consider Myanmar as my real home, and have been back there regularly to visit old friends and relatives. I believe I can classify myself as a citizen of the world. While not competing for most traveled person, I consider myself fortunate to have traveled to 44 different countries so far. Will be quite happy if or when I get ... full info
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The house on the right must belong to a well to do family.
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Approaching Kyaik-khauk pagoda. We stopped there on the way back to Yangon.
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Another village along the way.
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A smaller monastery along the route.
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Most people walk to go about in the rural villages.
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This truckload of timber must be heading for the port.
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Small pagoda on a rock.
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Entrance to Kyaik-khauk pagoda.
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Entering the town of Kyauktan.
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One of the streets of Kyauktan. Notice the coconuts on sale on the sidewalk.
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Approaching the Kyauktan jetty.
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Downtown Kyauktan. Note the water carrier on the right.
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Girl drying fish on the street along the promenade.
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Ticket office at the entrance to the jetty.
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Sampans waiting for passengers at the pier. In the background is the pagoda on river.
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Almost ready to leave. Rower/Captain of the boat eyeing his passengers.
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Close up of Ye-le pagoda on the river.
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Passengers disembarking at the pagoda.
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The captain/helmsman of the boat that took us to the pagoda on the river.
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At the entrance to Ye-le pagoda. I am going native by wearing a 'paso.'
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One of the Buddha shrines at the pagoda.



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