Monywa is a town located close to the more famous Mandalay and if you are traveling there from Bagan then it is absolutely worth stopping over in Monywa for the night or a few days to take in the sights. Monywa boasts a number of attractions of interest such as the second tallest Buddha statue in the world and there is also a scenic monastery here which is famous for have a collection of more than 500,000 images of the Buddha. You will also find a clutch of ornate traditional temples here, some of which are located inside spectacular limestone caves.