Peik Chin Myaung Cave

Peik Chin Myaung is a limestone stalactite cave situated south of Wetwun village, 23 km from Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar. The cave is a tourist site on the Lashio road.

Peik Chin Myaung Cave
Stupas and Stalactites inside cave
Location23km East of Pyin Oo Lwin
Coordinates22°05′45″N 96°37′06″E
Depth20 m (66 ft)
Length1,600 m (5,200 ft) [1]
Discovery1990 by local Nepalese
GeologyLimestone
AccessShow cave open to the public; water cascade flows from the entrance

History

The cave was firstly developed by local Nepalese or Gakhar and later co-opted by the Myanmar government as a tourist attraction in 1990 [2] The cave covers an area of 45 acres, where local plants named Peik Chin, alike long pepper vine used to grow by the mouth of the cave.[3][4] It is estimated to be 230 million to 310 million years old from the formation of limestone and hillocks. After the establishment of shrines with many Buddhist stupas inside the cave, it has also been called Maha Nadamu cave.

Local interest

The local people and many Myanmar pilgrims enjoyed swimming at the entrance of the cave. The water flows and cascades from the 600-m deep cave. Many locals from Pyin Oo Lwin have shops with local products such as wine and dried meat (satt tar chuak) and souvenirs for visitors.[5]

See also
  • Buddha and Yahanthar on alms walk
  • Standing Stupas image inside cave
  • Stalactites cave
  • Landmark of the cave
  • Local swimmers and waterfall at entrance

References
  1. Peik Chin Myaung Cave. "Sights to See in Pyin Oo Lwin". Archived from the original on 2008-12-19. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  2. Peik Chin Myaung. "Peik Chin Myaung Cave".
  3. "Peik Chin Myaung Cave photo album". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-12-19. Retrieved 2012-04-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2012-04-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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