Shwe In Bin Kyaung
Shwe In Bin Kyaung
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,890 contributions
Jan 2020
An original wooden structure built 1895 so surprisingly not too old. Ornately carved and decorated with various carvings and untouched features. There is not a lot to see inside except the many large wooden pillars providing the roof support.
Written 7 February 2020
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milliesmum2016
Christchurch, New Zealand1,771 contributions
Jan 2020
This is the most beautiful teak monastery and is right in the middle of Mandalay city. It was fortunately moved, I beleive, from the palace complex by the King before the British deposed him and took his palace. It would have been razed to the ground along with the rest of the complex and this beauty would have been lost to us.
The carvings are fabulous and so full of interest and personality. It's worth going slowly just to notice them properly. I think one of the nicest things about the teak monasteries is the air of calm and tranquility and the lovely play of light and shade on the wood, interspersed with relatively little gilding. Easy on the eye.
The carvings are fabulous and so full of interest and personality. It's worth going slowly just to notice them properly. I think one of the nicest things about the teak monasteries is the air of calm and tranquility and the lovely play of light and shade on the wood, interspersed with relatively little gilding. Easy on the eye.
Written 2 March 2020
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kosoesoemdy
Mandalay, Myanmar3,454 contributions
Feb 2016
Even Shwenandaw Monastery ( Golden Palace Monastery ) that is located near Mandalay Hill is nice to see , it's not really Myanmar typical monastery in Mandalay. Mandalay has totally 8 wooden monasteries before Second World War & Seven Monasteries were destroyed by fire during War. Shweinpin Monastery is only surviving wooden monastery in Mandalay. Every tourist should not miss to visit there. It's surely worth to visit to study Myanmar typical monastery architecture!
Written 16 February 2016
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Aung Ye Kyaw
Mandalay, Myanmar5 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
This is one of the old monastary in Mandalay.What unique about this monastary is its design are influence by Chinese culture such as Dragons and Arch.In burmese culture you don't usually find dragons in wood ladder(step).And inside the monastary you can find the antique objects and Paints which are drawn by former Famous painter.In its compound monks are still living.Overall;Nice,clean,quiet(when i got there)and one and only chinese mix monastary in Mandalay( I think).There is nearby Old monastary called Thin-Ga-Zar Monastary and for about 7min you can also go to Irrawaddy river banks.Hope this is helpful.:-)
Written 3 May 2018
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MarkBrewaen
3 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
There have many ancient things..Nice to visit in mandalay.And also there have monks....Interesting place.
Written 26 February 2018
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angtravel18
Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa465 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
I really liked this building and its atmosphere of tranquillity and spirituality.
It has the most amazing layout, and the detailed carvings are stunning.
However, it is sadly falling to ruin, due to exposure to the elements and the traffic of visitors.
Maybe a solution is to charge an entrance fee? That way they can accumulate money to start a restoration project. Or some wealthy local could sponsor its restoration?
It has the most amazing layout, and the detailed carvings are stunning.
However, it is sadly falling to ruin, due to exposure to the elements and the traffic of visitors.
Maybe a solution is to charge an entrance fee? That way they can accumulate money to start a restoration project. Or some wealthy local could sponsor its restoration?
Written 28 March 2017
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FyingKiwi
Christchurch, New Zealand1,132 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
An absolutely stunning building which defies its actual age by giving the appearance of being centuries old. Absolute exquisite carvings, both externally and internally. Resident monks are also very accommodating of wandering visitors. A must-see sight in Mandalay.
Written 1 January 2017
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JourneysFromSeattle
Seattle, WA234 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This was one of our favorite places we visited in Myanmar. Go early in the morning (we were there between 8 & 9 a.m.) and you will likely be the only one there. The carvings are beautiful and the atmosphere is peaceful.
Written 20 November 2016
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myan hua m
4 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
A place for a quiet meditation in mandalay.A beautiful carved teak Monastery.Balustrades and roof cornices are covered in detailed engravings.
Written 15 October 2015
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Cherry
Mandalay, Myanmar29 contributions
Dec 2019
Shwe In Bin Monastery was one of the monasteries that escaped from the World War (2) destruction. It was built in 1895. A Chinese merchant, U Set Shwin, donated it. It is a typical monastery which has Myanmar architectural features. Four major rooms can be seen in this monastery. They are Zeytawun saung (the room for keeping Buddha image), Sa-Nu saung (the sleeping chamber of monks), Saung-Ma-Gyi (Prayer Hall) and Baw-Ga saung (the store room).
Written 16 March 2020
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Is this monastery still occupied or lived in by monks? In the recent pictures I've seen, it looks as if it's been evacuated and maintained as a tourist site. I have some personal interest in this school, and appreciate your answers.
Written 2 November 2016
There were a number of newer buildings around the main one, within the compound walls. Inside I saw monks sitting and eating together and also a few walking around. I hope this helps though I can't say for sure the level of use
Written 18 January 2017
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