Laykyun Setkyar standing Buddha

Myanmar / Sagaing / Monywa /
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Laykyun Setkyar

The second tallest standing statue in the world is located in the village of Khatakan Taung, Myanmar. According to Myamarese authorities this is actually the tallest statue on Earth, but its official size, 116 meters, only makes it the runner up.

Construction of the Lakyun Setkyar statue began in 1996 and the completion ceremony took place on February 21st, 2008. It is now gaining popularity as one of Myanmar’s greatest tourist attractions.
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Coordinates:   22°4'48"N   95°17'21"E
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