Mudon
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Mudon (Template:Langx; Template:Langx) is a town in the Mon State of south-east Myanmar, Script error: No such module "convert". south of Mawlamyine. Mudon lies along the highway that links Mawlamyine to Thanbyuzayat, Kyaik-kami (Amherst) and Setse Beach.
Etymology
"Mudon" derives from the Mon language term "Mudeung" (Template:Langx; Script error: No such module "IPA".), which means "salty peak."[1]
Attractions
The Win Sein reclining Buddha, the world's largest reclining Buddha, is a major attraction in Mudon. The Win Sein reclining Buddha is approached by a roadway with 500 life-size statues of Arahant disciples of Buddha. The reclining Buddha is Script error: No such module "convert". in length, and Script error: No such module "convert". in height. Inside there are numerous rooms with dioramas of the teachings of Buddhism, similar to Haw Par Villa of Singapore.[2] As of 2020 a 2nd reclining Buddha of comparable size to Win Sein Taw Ya is under construction.
Other attraction sites are Kangyi Pagoda, Kangyi Lake, Jon Jon Ja Forest Monastery, Mon culture at Kamawet village and the Kyauktalon Taung and Yadana Taung limestone formations.
Tradition
Local women are famous for weaving red-checked pattern Mon traditional longyis at traditional wooden loom.[3]
Gallery
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Kangyi Pagoda
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Kangyi Pagoda
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Win Sein Taw Ya - Reclining Buddha
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Mudon High School
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Jon Jon Ja Forest Monastery Waterfall
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Statue of Razadarit at Kamawet Village
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Kangyi Lake
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Kyauktalon Taung
References
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External links
- "Mudon Map — Satellite Images of Mudon" Maplandia World Gazetteer
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