Mrauk U (Dannyawady)
Dannyawady the capital in which generations of Rakhine Kings built their palace pagoda and ruled over the people is situated about 80 km N of Sittwe on the river bank of Kispanadi
(Kalandan) River it takes about 2½ hrs boat trip from Sittwe to Mrauk U. It was built by Rakhine King Min Saw in 792 Myanmar Era. There are ruined palace walls of ancient Rakhine Kings still standing and bears witness to the fact that it was once the seat of ancient Rakhine Kings.
Mrauk U is the archaelogical site of Wethali and one can also experience the Rakhine traditional boat race and Rakhine culture. There are a vanishing tribes of Chin Race who would tatto on their faces in a way to enhance their beauty when they were young. Many
travels &Tours agencics arrange not only to visit the ruined palace walls, temples, pagodas, but also arrange special tours to explore the hilly area of Chin villages.
