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Scenic landscape view in Alaungdaw Kathapa in Sagaing, Myanmar

Alaungdaw Kathapa

Myanmar, Sagaing

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Alaungdaw Kathapa

LocationMyanmar, Sagaing
RegionSagaing
TypeNational Park
Coordinates22.3833°, 94.4167°
Established1989
Area1402.8
Nearest CityMonywa (65 km)
Major CityMandalay (130 km)
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About Alaungdaw Kathapa

Myanmar's first and largest national park, set in the Patolon Valley between the Chindwin and Myittha rivers. An ASEAN Heritage Park, it protects mixed deciduous and dry forest home to wild Asian elephants, gaur and other wildlife, and surrounds an important Buddhist pilgrimage shrine.

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Alaungdaw Kathapa in Sagaing, Myanmar
Alaungdaw Kathapa landscape in Sagaing, Myanmar (photo 2 of 3)
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