Mudon (; ) is a town in the Mon State of south-east Myanmar, south of Mawlamyine. Mudon lies along the highway that links Mawlamyine to Thanbyuzayat, Kyaik-kami (Amherst) and Setse Beach.
Etymology "Mudon" derives from the Mon language term Mudeung (; ), which means "salty peak."
Attractions
The Win Sein reclining Buddha, the world's largest reclining Buddha, is a major attraction in Mudon. It is approached by a roadway with 500 life-size statues of Arahant disciples of Buddha. The statue is in length, and in height. Inside there are numerous rooms with dioramas of the teachings of Buddhism, similar to Haw Par Villa of Singapore.
As of 2020, a second reclining Buddha of comparable size is under construction.
Other attractions are Kangyi Pagoda, Kangyi Lake, Jon Jon Ja Forest Monastery, Mon culture at Kamawet village and the Kyauktalon Taung and Yadana Taung limestone formations.
Tradition Local women are famous for weaving red-checked pattern longyis with traditional wooden loom.
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References
External links "Mudon Map — Satellite Images of Mudon" Maplandia World Gazetteer