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thanlyin
Only 45 minutes by ferry across the Bago ( or Hlaing or Yangon) River or about 30 minutes' drive from Yangon by car or by train through " Thanlyin Bridge" which was constructed by the aid of People's Republic of China and one of the biggest and longest bridge in the Union of Myanmar. Thanlyin was an important trading center in the 17th century under the Portuguese-Old buildings can be seen in Thanylin. The construction work of some historic buildings were mpleted during 'Visit Myanmar Year 1996'. Kyaikkhauk Pagoda and Yele Pagoda on a small island at Kyauktan are worth visiting. In future, Thanlyin Area will be one of the Industrial and Economic Zone of the country according to the government plan.
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