Salin (Burmese: စလင်းမြို့) is a town of Minbu District in Magway Region, Myanmar. Salin is on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River and is 50 miles (80 km) from the capital of Magway.[1] The town, founded in 1119, is known for its collection of Buddhist monasteries and pagodas, a legacy of its prominent residents, who donated these public buildings.[1] At the 2014 census, the urban population of Salin was 12,500.
Salin | |
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Town | |
  Salin | |
| Coordinates: 20°34′33″N 94°39′08″E / 20.575742°N 94.652198°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Division |  Magway Region |
| District | Minbu District |
| Time zone | UTC+6:30 (MST) |
Sites of interest
- Wetthe Lake - a 1,000 acres (400 ha)-wide lake filled with lotus paddies, now a designated bird sanctuary.[1]
- Salay Yokson Monastery (built 1868) - a towering monastery with 245 pillars, with an area of 13,350 square feet (1,240 m2) and a height of 100 feet (30 m), known for its wood sculptures and handiwork.[1] The structure was renovated by the government in 2003.[1]
- U Ottama Monastery aka Kosaung Monastery (built 1819) - a Buddhist monastery consisting of 9 apartments and a tunnel.[1] During the colonial era, it was known as the U Ottama Fort because revolutionary soldiers took refuge there.[1] The structure was renovated in 2004.[1]
References
- "Salin: city of ancient monasteries". Eleven Myanmar. 13 September 2013. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.