Inwa (Ava)

Inwa was formerly known as Ava and it is located 22 km from Mandalay at the confluence of the Ayeyarwaddy and Myit Nge Rivers. It was firstly founded as a capital by King Thado Min Bya in 1364 A.D. Highlights around Inwa; Mahaaungmye Bon Zan Monastery (Me Nu Oak Kyaung), built with brick and stucco by the queen Me Nu in 1818, Nanmyint Tower (historical palace tower), Grand Bargaya Monastery.