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Opening hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ticket details : Free entry. MMK 500 for parking.
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Htukkanthein Temple is a large Buddhist pagoda located in the city of Mrauk U in Myanmar. It is one of the top attractions in the city. Htukkanthein is a temple as well as fortress and served as ordination hall and military centre alongside being a pagoda.
The temple was built in 1517 when the Pagan dynasty began expanding in Burma. Its architecture is unique - built on an elevated platform like a fort, and has just two entrances and no openings.