Taung Kalat Monastery
Taung Kalat Monastery
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The monastery of Taung Kalat is located on the top of a volcanic plug that rises 737 m from the surrounding in central Burma (Myanmar).
The monastery of Taung Kalat is located on the top of a volcanic plug that rises 737 m from the surrounding in central Burma (Myanmar). It is about 50 km southeast of Bagan, and near the extinct volcano Mount Popa. The monastery can be accessed by exactly 777 steps, and those who make it to the top enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding areas, including distant temples of Bagan and the forested Taung Ma-gyi summit. Also, there is a big caldera, 610 m wide and 914 m in depth. Many Macaque monkeys live here, making it a popular tourist site on Taung Kalat.
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