Pindaya
Pindaya
ပင်းတယမြို့ Pìñṯáyá myoú | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Pindaya Location in Myanmar | |
| Coordinates: 20°57′0″N 96°40′0″E / 20.95000°N 96.66667°E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| State | Shan |
| Division | Danu Self-Administered Zone |
| Township | Pindaya Township |
| Population | |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MMT) |
Pindaya (Burmese: ပင်းတယမြို့ Pìñṯáyá myoú) is the capital of the Danu Self-Administered Zone in Shan State, east-central Myanmar. It is located in Pindaya Township. Mainly famous for its limestone caves called Pindaya Caves where thousands of Buddha images have been consecrated for worship over the centuries, it is also one of the towns that host an itinerant market every fifth day.[1]
Attractions
The Pindaya Caves, a mild 45 minute walk away from the town, are the most famous attraction the town has to offer. Another lesser known attraction is the PlanBee Beekeeping Center.[2] Visitors can test and buy pure organically made local honey and other bee products while enjoying a cup of coffee and the gorgeous view of Pone Taloke Lake.
The Danu Self-Administered Zone is administered by a Leading Body, which is located in Pindaya.[3]
References
- ^ "Fifth day markets". JourneysMyanmar. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ "Behind the beehive: the Plan Bee story". My PlanBee.
- ^ "Nagaland: A frontier, for now". 9 April 2019. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
External links
- Land of Harmony, Spirit of Grace: A Journey through Pindaya Debbie Jefkin-Elnekave, December 2003, PSA Journal
- Flickr photos