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Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, Taunggyi

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#3 of 16 in Historic Sites in Shan State

A 19th-century wooden monastery built on stilts, Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery displays a collection of Buddha statues and miniature pagodas from different parts of Tibet and Myanmar. Although the monastery is best known for its monks who trained cats to jump through hoops, you're more likely to see cats lazing about than preforming any stunts. Nevertheless, a walk around the impressive collection of lavish and highly ornate statues of sitting and reclining Buddhas and pagodas makes for a worthwhile visit. The grand golden chair, intended for only monks to sit on, stands out and evokes admiration. Put Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Taunggyi route tool .

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By Jidezel On March 16, 2018

Un monastère plutôt intéressant avec sur la périphérie des scènes de la vie de Bouddha très intéressantes. Monastère "des chats sauteurs" disait la brochure mais, depuis 5 ans ils ne sautent plus... i... more »

A monastery rather interesting with the periphery very interesting scenes of the life of Buddha. Monastery "the jumping cats" said the brochure but, for 5 years they jump more... they are there but more to sleep in every corner that do some antics. In agreement with the majority, not an essential visit to the Inle Lake.

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By toukisskou On March 4, 2018

Autrefois connu pour ses chats sauteurs, ce monastère est maintenant devenu beaucoup plus paisible et sérieux, beaucoup de statues de buddha assez imposantes et du teck à profusion. Mais l'ensemble de... more »

Once known for his jumping cats, this monastery has now become much more peaceful and serious, a lot of statues of buddha quite imposing and teak galore. But the whole is austere, without really surprise. There are some cats that are more decorative than anything else. In short, a not essential visit to Inle.

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By Lenskjold On March 4, 2018

Et smukt og fredfyldt sted med flotte teakbuddhaer. Tidligere havde de "springende katte". Der er stadig en del katte, men de er bare kælne. Munkene går rundt, de bor der jo, og der er lange billedfri... more »

A beautiful and peaceful place with nice teakbuddhaer. Previously had the "leaping cats". There is still a part of cats, but they're just cool. The monks going around, they live there, of course, and there are long picture friezes of Buddha's teachings translated into English under the ceiling.

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By Expat Pete On November 26, 2017

A big building made of wood on a lake. Nothing more. The inside is plain and there's nothing going on but tourists running into each other as they pretend they are taking good photos of wood.

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By Adrian Cardona On December 7, 2017

Go early morning. Quiet. Few friendly cats roaming around

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By Parijat Punj On February 7, 2018

Peaceful...has that mystic aura

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By Bryce Caster On November 17, 2017

Used to be way cooler with the jumping cat show, but it's still not everyday you can visit a floating monastery.

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By Jeremy Elias On October 12, 2017

Quite unique as a "floating" monastery. The tacky souvenir shops slapped on the side are a shame.

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