Sagaing Hill & Soon Oo Ponya Shin Pagoda

This hill has numerous pagodas, monasteries and meditation centers known as a peacefule place for Buddhist studies. It is a place one can enjoy the magnificent views over Sagaing Myanmar.

The Soon Oo Ponya Shin Pagoda is located on the top of the Sagaing Hill. It is one of the oldest temples on Sagaing Hill. All the pagodas in area, it receives the first of alms offering made. It was built in 1312 by Minister Pon Nya. Pagoda Festival is held on the fullmoon day of Waso (July).

A view of one of the pagodas on Sagaing Hill

(Source: myanmars.net)