Mrauk U is culturally significant for the local Rakhine (Arakanese) people and is the location of many important archeological sites. From 1430 until 1785, it was the capital of the Mrauk U Kingdom, the largest and most powerful Rakhine kingdom in history.

The abandoned city and hundreds of temples and pagodas at Mrauk U (also spelt Mrauk Oo and pronounced ‘Myow Oo’ or ‘Mrow Oo’, depending on Burmese or local Rakhine pronunciation) lie across rolling northern Rakhine State hilltops and form an awe-inspiring sight, whilst providing an experience quite unlike anything else in Myanmar.

The Kingdom of Mrauk-U (Arakanese: မြောက်ဦး ဘုရင့်နိုင်ငံတော်) was a kingdom that existed on the Arakan coastal plain from 1429 to 1785. Based in the capital Mrauk-U, near the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal, the kingdom ruled over what is now Rakhine State, Myanmar, and the southern part of Chittagong Division, Bangladesh.

The ruined city of Mrauk Oo, dating back to the 15th century, is reached by a five-hour boat ride from Sittwe along the Kaladan River. The river meanders through farmland, passing fishing villages and sailing junks, and sometimes through flocks of migratory wild birds.

Aug 14, 2017 · Visit now before Mrauk U loses its charm. Far from the traditional Burmese tourist route, this rarely-visited small town offers remarkable temples and fascinating local tribes.

Mrauk Oo is one of Myanmar’s most ancient city, and was founded long before the 14th century when it became a center for one of Myanmar’s most powerful kingdom. Mrauk Oo, also known as the Fortress City of Myanmar, have many monuments ranging from 5th century to …

Capital city of the first Arakanese Kingdom, the site measures 7 by 6 km and contains some 200 Buddhist monuments (temples, stupas, monasteries, etc.) mostly built in the 15th and 16th centuries AD.

Apr 23, 2023 · Forty-eight Rakhine kings ruled Mrauk U, protected by Japanese Christian bodyguards who had fled persecution in Nagasaki. With rival kingdoms both to the east and west, the city’s natural defenses were strengthened with …

Mrauk U is an archaeologically important town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar....more. This old sleepy town of Mrauk U is home to some breathtaking temples that have been untouched by...

Mrauk U is a city located in northern Rakhine state in Myanmar. It is a medieval town and the capital of Mrauk-U Township. Mrauk U, formerly known as Mrohaung, is famous today for the ancient archaeological sites of Arakanese Kingdom. The city is an offbeat destination for tourists looking for quieter cities offering a countryside experience.