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Mrauk U is a city located in northern Rakhine state in Myanmar. It is a medieval town and the capital of Mrauk-U Township. Mrauk U, formerly known as Mrohaung, is famous today for the ancient archaeological sites of Arakanese Kingdom. The city is an offbeat destination for tourists looking for quieter cities offering a countryside experience.
Mrauk U has an interesting legend about its origin. It is believed that there lived a female monkey who met a peacock. They cohabited, and a human son was born from the egg laid by the monkey, who grew up to become a prince. And he constructed a city, which got the name Mrauk U, which means Monkey’s Egg.
Mrauk U is home to Myanmar’s second-most-famous archaeological site, including the most ancient monuments in the country, after Bagan city. But unlike Bagan, these monuments were made of stone bricks, which was manufactured in the neighbouring villages. But in recent years, efforts by the local bodies to develop and promote tourism has led to the influx of travelers looking for something different than what typical Myanmar offers.