U Min Thonze Pagoda
ဦးမင်းသုံးဆယ်
A “Thirty Caves” temple on Sagaing Hill, with 45 golden seated Buddhas in a crescent-shaped gallery. It is the most photogenic spot in Sagaing.
U Min Thonze means “thirty caves.” The temple is built into the hillside, and inside its crescent-shaped gallery, 45 golden seated Buddhas are lined up in a row. Behind them, colorful glass mosaic walls catch the light as it falls through the arches, which makes for beautiful photos. From in front of the temple, you can look down over the pagodas of Sagaing Hill and the Irrawaddy. It lies about 1 kilometer north of Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda on Sagaing Hill. It is usually visited on the same itinerary, and you must go barefoot. Some buildings were damaged in the March 2025 earthquake, so check current opening arrangements locally.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sagaing Hill
- Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery
- Inwa (Ava)
- Kaunghmudaw Pagoda
- Mahagandayon Monastery
- Yadana Hsemee Pagoda Complex
- Pahtodawgyi (Amarapura)
- Bagaya Monastery