Have you ever tried to get off the beaten track in Myanmar? With a range of stunning natural and fantastic architectural wonders ahead, there’s no way to miss such a rare chance! Let’s rekindle your own spirituality with a touch on Po Win Daung Caves where owns the incredibly artificial complex housing a bunch of beautifully-carved sandstone Buddha statues and Jataka tales on the wall. Indochina tours Myanmar
The journey to Po Win Daung takes only 25km west of Monywa, bringing you across the Chindwin River and many remote villages, forest, and one copper mine. Without a doubt, Po Win Daung Caves from Mandalay will tell the amazing legends that you might get lost and amazed! Ready? Now find out more of the Caves!
Mural Paintings in Po Win Daung
You might come across beautiful stone statues in the caves -source: internet
Step inside the cave, you will be attracted to the murals and lots of marvelous religious artworks, which were said to appear in the period between 14th – 18th Century. All of them unintentionally creates such a sacred atmosphere inside, which is rarely seen in other caves in Myanmar. If you’re one of those Buddhist believers and desire to explore more about Buddhism, then this place is the ideal destination.
Head to Monywa, where you need to go down to the Chindwin River and the sandstone cave system where there are more than 100 caves housing the splendor of Buddhist artworks, which are dated back over 400 years. Next, you might encounter the stunning sandstone Shwe Ba Daung pavilions cut into the cliff, yet gives us the greatest examples of religious traditions. Myanmar travel tours
Amusing mural paintings in Po Win Daung Caves- source: internet
Now want to experience a step through these narrow entrances in Po Win Daung Caves? Go for it and any gate that you find it unexpectedly elaborate, especially when it comes to the mythological animals on both sides. Not just that, by looking closely at the embellished walls, you can also see how they portray Jataka legends – the earliest Buddhist literature that has been passed on from generation to generation as a source of moral behavior for humans.
Interestingly, some random figures here are quite strange and vibrant that you only want to try to figure out the whole story behind them. Besides, the caves itself is a sequence of openings that run along the mountainside. Getting inside, there are the paths leading the visitors to the meditation spaces and other caves of various sizes. These areas are where most of the Buddha images get carved with such intricate detail. Some walls here portrays the authentic lives of Buddha as well as the whole story about the life of Gautama Buddha.
It’s a place…Where Hundreds of Buddha Statues Are Found
One of the biggest “find” here right in Po Win Daung Caves will be nothing than A large number of Buddha statues. Being made of out of various materials, these statues leave everyone an exciting feeling. At first glance, they’re painted in the vintage brick red and placed in the widely-known meditative positions. Some of them are found to be carved with gold leaves, which brings anyone visiting a completely unforgettable experience.
Golden leaves Buddha statues in Po Win Daung- source: internet
Once getting in the caves, don’t miss stopping off to watch the whole process of making gold leaves before moving on to Monywa. The artisans here will begin working with 2 ounces of gold and then press them out before cutting them into 200 pieces. They will be stacked on top of the Buddhas to make them become more splendid and marvellous in the eyes of the guests.
Waste no time! Let’s make a fantastic outing to visit many interesting sights on one route to Po Win Daung Caves in Mandalay for a massive change. A vital part of the entire fun of going on vacation is to experience such a wild and stunning places that you never imagine to visit in a course of life. Ready? Those Buddha and religious artworks will make your every moment more fun and meaningful!
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