Gwegyigon
in Mandalay District of Mandalay Region, Myanmar
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Mandalay International Airport (21 mi) - Pakhokku Airport (77 mi)
- Momeik Airport (84 mi)
- Heho Airport (94 mi)
- Bagan Airport (95 mi)
- Namtu Airport (111 mi)
- Pauk Airport (112 mi)
- Lashio Airport (125 mi)
- Pyu Ancient Cities (Unesco heritage, 41 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 21.962 and 96.141 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 21° 57' 42" and E 96° 8' 26"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Kyat - MMK
- Spoken languages:
- Burmese
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 05:16 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Yangon
- UTC/GMT offset: 6.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:36 am and 6:29 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -14.713 and -75.850 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lomitas - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Myanmar.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Myanmar. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04
Delve into Gwegyigon
Gwegyigon in Mandalay District (Mandalay Region) is a city located in Myanmar about 153 mi (or 246 km) north of Nay Pyi Taw, the country's capital town.
Current time in Gwegyigon is now 05:16 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Yangon with an UTC offset of 6.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Gwegyigon, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Myanmar is Mandalay International Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 33 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Pyu Ancient Cities in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), North-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mandalay, Sagaing, Taunggyi, Magway and Nay Pyi Taw. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 40°C / 104 °F
| Morning Temperature | 31°C / 89 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 41°C / 106 °F |
| Night Temperature | 34°C / 93 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 21% |
| Air Pressure | 1006 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky |
| General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Friday, 26th of April 2024
42°C (107 °F)
36°C (97 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
42°C (107 °F)
37°C (98 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 28th of April 2024
42°C (108 °F)
39°C (102 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Mandalay Hotel by the Red Canal
Hilton Mandalay
SEDONA HOTEL MANDALAY
Popa Mountain Resort
MANDALAY CITY HOTEL
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Shwenandaw Monastery
Shwenandaw Monastery (lit. "Golden Palace Monastery") is a historical monastery located near Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (formerly Burma).
Kuthodaw Pagoda
Kuthodaw Pagoda (literally Royal Merit, and formally titled Mahalawka Marazein မဟာလောကမာရဇိန်စေတီ) is a Buddhist stupa, located in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), that contains the world's largest book. It lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and was built during the reign of King Mindon. The stupa itself, which is gilded above its terraces, is 188 feet high, and is modelled after the Shwezigon Pagoda at Nyaung-U near Bagan.
World's largest book
The world's largest book stands upright, set in stone, in the grounds of the Kuthodaw pagoda (kuthodaw, "royal merit") at the foot of Mandalay Hill in Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma). It has 730 leaves and 1460 pages; each page is 107 centimetres wide, 153 centimetres tall and 13 centimetres thick.
Bahtoo Stadium
Bahtoo Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, located in downtown Mandalay, Myanmar. The 17,000 seat stadium is the largest stadium in Upper Myanmar, and the home stadium of Yadanabon FC of the Myanmar National League (MNL). The stadium is the Upper Myanmar venue for MNL Cup football matches. Bahtoo Stadium also hosts other local and regional football tournaments. It was the venue for the 2006 Myanmar Grand Royal Challenge Cup, an international football tournament.
University of Computer Studies, Mandalay
The University of Computer Studies, Mandalay (UCSM), located in Mandalay, is a leading IT and computer science university of Myanmar. UCSM offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in computer science and technology. The majority of its student body is from Upper Myanmar. Administered by the Ministry of Science and Technology, UCSM is the official university for all the Government Computer Colleges in Upper Myanmar, whose students may continue their studies at UCSM.
University of Culture, Mandalay
The University of Culture, Mandalay,, located in Patheingyi, Mandalay, is one of two performing and visual arts universities in Myanmar. The university offers bachelor's degree programs in traditional Burmese performing and visual arts. Qualified students may continue post-graduate studies at the University of Culture, Yangon. The university's primary language of instruction is in English, and it accepts foreign students.
University of Medical Technology, Mandalay
The University of Medical Technology, Mandalay is one of two universities of medical technology in Myanmar. Located on a 17.63-acre campus in Patheingyi, Mandalay, the university offers four-year Bachelor of Medical Technology (BMTech) degree programs in medical laboratory technology, physiotherapy and radiography and medical imaging technology. The university accepts approximately 150 students annually.
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