Taunggyi, Administrative center in Shan State, Myanmar
The capital city of Shan State sits at an elevation of 1,436 meters among mountain ridges in east-central Myanmar, north of Inle Lake.
British authorities established Taunggyi in 1894, transforming a small Pa'O village into an administrative center due to its favorable geographic location.
The city includes numerous religious structures, from the Sulamuni Pagoda to the Chinese Buddhist Kwan Yin Si Hpaya Kyaung and St Joseph's Catholic Cathedral.
Heho Airport, located 24 miles from Taunggyi, provides air connections to major cities including Yangon and Mandalay throughout the week.
During the Tazaungdaing Festival in November, the sky fills with fire balloons while teams compete in elevation and design categories.
Location: Taunggyi Township
Inception: 1894
Elevation above the sea: 1,436 m
GPS coordinates: 20.79079,97.03643
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
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