Monywa

Monywa and neighbouring parts of the 'Dry Valley' are the only places in Southeast Asia with a hot semi-arid climate.

Monywa is generally recognized as the capital of the Sagaing Region, despite objections from some civil society groups.

Monywa is often described as the center of poetry in Upper Myanmar.

Monywa's rough cotton blankets have provided 80% of Myanmar's blankets for a century.

The Maha Bodhi Tahtaung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha statue in Monywa is the 3rd tallest statue in the world.