The most important central pagoda is Shwezigone Paya, though it’s not really worth a special detour.


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2. Survey Training Centre

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Grand, off-pink building that's now used by the government (so it can't be entered) dating back to the colonial era.

3. Mosque

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Landmark central mosque, with a tower that resembles a lighthouse more than the average minaret.

4. Purcell Tower

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Marking the town centre, this 1936 clock tower thinks it’s Big Ben, judging by its hourly chimes.

7. Maha Aung Mye Bon Thar Pagoda

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Around 6am the pretty Maha Aung Mye Bon Thar Pagoda broadcasts Buddhist suttas (lectures) through its loudspeakers, just in case your alarm clock is…