Hidden History: Century-Old Monasteries in Mandalay
By LWIN MAR HTUN 4 September 2018 YANGON — Mandalay is one of Myanmar’s most culturally rich cities and home to a number of listed historic monasteries, some of which are over 100 years old and remain in good condition as an example of ancient architecture. There are some well-known monasteries that are already popular with tourists in Mandalay and can become quite busy. To avoid the well-visited monasteries and take in the designs in peace and quiet, you can visit these monasteries which are less well-known but still beautiful. Second Shwe In Pin Monastery There are a total of three monasteries in the Shwe In Pin collection in Mandalay and this one is technically called ‘Second Shwe In Pin Monastery’ but people know it as simply ‘Shwe In Pin’. It is located on 89 th Street between 37 th and 38 th streets in Maha Aung Myay Township. The monastery is 123 years old and it was built by two wealthy Chinese merchants. While the compound of the monastery is reall