Sagaing

Once the capital of Shan Kingdom in the 14^th century, is a peaceful religious centre of Buddhism and a popular place for meditation. Sagaing Hill, crested with pagodas rises out of the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River and is a fabulous vantage point to gaze across the more than 500 pagodas, temples and monasteries that litter the landscape and are home to more than 600 monks and nuns.