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Inn Wa

"Capital of the Imperial Burmese"

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Inwa is a town located in the Mandalay region in Myanmar. It was the former imperial capital city, most of which are in ruins today. Iva translates to the city of lakes and the city of nine lakes. The town got these names because of its location at the confluence of the Irrawaddy, and Myitnge rivers.

Inwa is a popular day trip option for tourists visiting Mandalay. Explore the archaeological sites in the city, including Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery, Ava palace site, the Grand Bargaya Teak Monastery, the Nan Myint watchtower and temples that feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of Mandalay.

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Imperial History of Inwa

The city of Inwa was founded because of its strategic location amidst fertile plains suitable for mass cultivation of crops. It was constructed on an artificial island, where the capital city grew. Hundreds of monuments were constructed for over 300 years, the most important of them all being the royal palace complex, which saw a lot of modifications over time.

The massive complex had enormous roof embedded with towers wrapped in gold, and pagodas richly decorated with intricate paintings and images of Buddha decorated with jade and other precious stones. The monasteries in the imperial city were centres of learning for monks and the place from where Buddhism propagated further into neighbouring kingdoms. Today, tourists can walk through the ruins including the walled fort, palace, monastery and watchtower.

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What is famous about Inwa?

Inwa is rich in Burmese history, and offers a lot for travelers about the times when the country was rich and prosperous. Its location on the banks of the river make it a great destination to enjoy quiet sunsets and walks for nature lovers.

What is not so good about Inwa?

If you don’t enjoy history or architectural sites, you might not love Inwa.

What are the places near Inwa?

The top places near to Inwa are Mandalay which is 15 km from Inwa, Sagaing which is located 6 km from Inwa, Monywa which is located 90 km from Inwa, Bagan which is located 139 km from Inwa, Hsipaw which is located 160 km from Inwa

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