The Majestic Gen. Aung San Statue: A Symbol of National Pride
Explore the serene park housing the majestic Gen. Aung San statue, a tribute to Myanmar's independence hero, in the heart of Thein Za Yat.
The Gen. Aung San statue stands proudly in a tranquil park setting in Thein Za Yat, serving as a poignant tribute to one of Myanmar's most revered leaders. General Aung San, known as the father of modern Myanmar, played a crucial role in the country's fight for independence from British colonial rule. This statue not only commemorates his legacy but also symbolizes the hopes and aspirations of the Myanmar people. Surrounded by lush greenery, the park provides a perfect backdrop for visitors seeking a moment of reflection or a peaceful stroll. As you approach the statue, take a moment to absorb its grandeur and the meticulous craftsmanship that went into its creation. The serene atmosphere invites you to sit on a bench, enjoy the natural beauty, and perhaps engage in a quiet conversation about the rich history of the region. The park is open year-round, making it a convenient stop for both locals and tourists. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a picturesque spot to unwind, the Gen. Aung San statue offers a unique glimpse into Myanmar's historical narrative while providing a pleasant escape from the bustling city life.
Local tips
- Visit early in the morning to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before the crowds arrive.
- Bring your camera for stunning photographs of the statue and the surrounding greenery.
- Take time to read the plaques nearby for a deeper understanding of Aung San's impact on Myanmar's history.
- Consider visiting during a national holiday for special ceremonies or events honoring General Aung San.
A brief summary to Gen.Aung San statue
- Mawlamyine_Yangon highway, old lane, Thein Za Yat, MM
- +959795807665
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Getting There
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Car
If you are driving, start from Kyaiktiyo Pagoda and head towards Mawlamyine-Yangon Highway. Follow the highway for approximately 45 minutes (around 25 kilometers). Look for signs that indicate Thein Za Yat. Once you reach Thein Za Yat, turn into the old lane where the Gen. Aung San statue is located. Make sure to park your car in designated areas as street parking may not be available.
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Public Transportation
To reach the Gen. Aung San statue by public transport, take a local bus from Kyaiktiyo Pagoda to Mawlamyine. The bus ride usually takes about 1 hour. Once you arrive in Mawlamyine, transfer to a taxi or a motorbike taxi and ask for Thein Za Yat. The fare for the bus is around 1,000 MMK, and the taxi ride from Mawlamyine to the statue will cost approximately 3,000-5,000 MMK.
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Walking
If you are near the Mawlamyine-Yangon Highway and wish to walk, you can head towards Thein Za Yat from the nearest bus stop or taxi drop-off point. The statue is about a 10-minute walk from the highway. Follow the old lane where you will see the statue at the end of the road.
Attractions Nearby to Gen.Aung San statue
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Sandy Shore
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Happy Family garden
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ပန်းပျိုးလက်
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Inngabo. ( ထူးကဲသစ်သီးရောင်းဝယ်ရေး)
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Lotus Lake ကြာကန်
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ရွှေဖူးကုမ္ပဏီ (ဧက -၈၀ ရာဘာစိုက်ခင်း)
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Kyaik Htee Yoe Waterfall
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Kyaik Htee Yoe Pagoda
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ကဒတ်ချောင်း
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KyaikHtiYoe Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kyaik Htee Yoe Hiking End Point
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ရွှေရင်ဆို့
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သစ်ချစခန်း
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ကျားဆွဲစခန်း
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မျော်တော်မူ
Landmarks nearby to Gen.Aung San statue
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Bago-Sittaung Canal(ပဲခူး-စစ်တောင်း တူးမြောင်း)
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စိမ်းလဲ့တင်
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Kyaikhtiyo Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kyaiktiyo Boulder
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Kyaiktiyo Monastery
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Golden Rock Hotel Myanmar
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ဘာမန် ဥတ္တမသိၚ်္ဂဳ
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ကျိုက်ထီရိုး တောင်တက်ကားခ ကောက်ခံရေးစခန်း
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Kyauk Phyu Taung Pagoda ကျောက်ဖြူတောင်စေတီ
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kyaikhto
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Kyaikpawlaw Pagoda
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Golden Hin Tar
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Ngwe Taung (Family KTV & Bar)
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BGO Family KTV
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Bago Tourist