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TAJ MAHAL OF MYANMAR! Irrawaddy River Cruise Days 8 & 9

Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate
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👁️ 163K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 12:02

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an update on days eight and nine of an Irrawaddy River cruise, beginning with an explanation that audio was missed during the previous day of filming. The journey included a three hour bus ride to a sandstone cliff containing 900 ancient caves from the 14th century. The creator describes navigating these caves while managing aggressive monkeys and visiting a pagoda containing over 550,000 Buddha statues. Upon arriving in Mingu, the tour includes a visit to a massive, unfinished brick structure described as the largest pile of bricks in the world. The creator also visits a temple housing a historically large bell and a white pagoda built in memory of a man's wife. The final day concludes with a variety of transportation methods, including a horse carriage, a visit to the world's longest teakwood bridge, and a sunset boat ride with coconuts. Throughout the trip, the creator expresses deep appreciation for the kindness of the local people and the quality of the food provided on the ship.

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Asia · 9 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this one had over 550,000 Buddhas inside I had no clue what to expect with 550,000 budas but they basically covered every square inch of walls and columns with little tiny buddas

I don't think I've stressed enough how much I love the miamar people they are just so genuine and kind and adorable even if we're not exchanging any words we just sit there and talk to each other and then everybody starts laughing

this is basically the Taj Mahal of myamar a man lost his wife he was very sad and he built this for her it's so pretty

Creator's Tips & Advice

Give bananas to monkeys to appease them in caves
Bring an umbrella for sun protection at pagodas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat activities are done on days 8 and 9 of an Irrawaddy River cruise?
QWhat is it like to visit caves with monkeys in Myanmar?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Visit to the largest pile of bricks (unfinished pagoda)
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