"Mingun - A beautiful pile of bricks!" Mingun by herzog63

Mingun Travel Guide: 33 reviews and 50 photos

Mingun Paya and surroundings

The highlight of the trip to Mingun is definately the Huge Mingun Paya. It is 50 meters high and was going to be 150 meters high but King Bodawpaya died and work stopped on it. It took 30 years to get it to the point is now.Then in 1838 there was a big earthquake that put some huge cracks into it. I wonder how many barbeque pits could be made with all of these bricks??
In the picture you can see how massive the doorway is. Other things to see in Mingun are the banks of the Ayerwaddy River, the Huge Mingun Bell, Hsinbume Paya, Mingun Sanitarium and some other smaller Payas.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful Paya!
In a nutshell:Lot's of bricks!

Last visit to Mingun: Mar 2003
Intro Written May 29, 2003
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Reviews (20)

Entrance fee to the Sagaing -Mingun Zone Tourist Traps (1)

US$3 to enter the Sagaing - Mingun Archaelolgical Zone. It also gains you entrance to all of the areas Temples. You must... more travel advice

Young Monk checking out NBA cards Things to Do (6)

Not really a Must See tip.....My son and I had brought along a lot of NBA collector cards to hand out as small gifts for... more travel advice

Truck, Boat, Taxi Transportation (1)

You can get to Mingun by boat from Mandalay in about 45 minutes. I had a taxi that I hired for the whole day so I missed... more travel advice

The start of the Hot Steps!! Warnings Or Dangers (1)

This is where the pain begins!! ahahha If you make the mistake or at least have the bad timing that we had to start your... more travel advice

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Shopping (1)
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Comments (33)

BerniShand Dec 4, 2005 at 4:54 AM Report Abuse

that is a serious bell ! I wouldnt like to be stood next to it when it is rung ! lovely page Scott
aukjejetty Feb 21, 2005 at 2:49 AM Report Abuse

Brings back wonderful memories, and I really like your NBA-card idea, I struggle with the same thing. I am also against candy, and brought stickers of Holland, a great succes!
l_joo Aug 23, 2004 at 9:20 AM Report Abuse

Nice shopping tip here.
kyoub Jun 27, 2004 at 2:58 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting and got tips. Mornings sound much cooler on the bricks.
micas_pt Jun 6, 2004 at 4:16 AM Report Abuse

Those steps sure look like hot! And the 90ton bell, better get out of it! Another great page with some wonderful photos.
Imbi May 9, 2004 at 5:11 PM Report Abuse

Just for travel advanture one has to suffer so much but why your son suffered so much ? Very hot page Scott.
unravelau Mar 23, 2004 at 6:06 PM Report Abuse

The ticket probably lasts longer than what the average person's feet could stand......LOL. It would be the quickest trip from my perspective...........can you wear a sock? Great page, thank you Scott.
ncfg Oct 2, 2003 at 10:26 AM Report Abuse

Another great and great page Scott. What a beautiful pics!
salinhopt Sep 30, 2003 at 3:09 PM Report Abuse

Fascinating scenary! Loved the page! There's so many beautifull places lost in the world for us to explore! Best wishes
MEdelmann Aug 26, 2003 at 10:10 AM Report Abuse

A wonderful page and great pics about a completely unknown place for me ... great views and the 90 ton-bell, very interesting.