Shweyinhmyaw Pagoda (ရွှေရင်မျှော်ဘုရား, also spelt Shwe Yin Myaw Pagoda) is a Buddhist temple in Hpa-an, Kayin State, Myanmar. The pagoda lies on the bank of the Thanlwin River. It is the most well-known structure in Hpa-An and a popular location for tourists to see the sunset.
Legend Legend has it that the pagoda was built by a weizza (who married a dragon princess) and his daughter Queen Sawnanwai, as well as his son, a dragon king, who became nats (spirits) after they died a violent death. The dragon king and his enemy, the giant frog king, formed Hpa-an. The pagoda's grounds contain impressive statues of these legendary figures.
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