Chin Villages Day trips to semi-remote Chin villages can be arranged at most hotels US$40.
Wethali Now a small village but fifteen hundred years ago Wethali was the capital of an ancient Arakan kingdom. While temples are probably buried under the many mounds that dot the area, the only thing to see today is the layout of the palace and a statue known as the Great Image of Hsu Taung Pre. Wethali is a pleasant two hour outing from Mrauk U by car, or all day outing by bicycle.
Mahamuni Paya This pagoda is 40 km forty bumpy kilometres! north of Mrauk U and once housed the mahamuni Buddha that now resides in the Mahamuni Paya in Mandalay. There are several ancient artifacts on view at the Paya and at the small museum near the shrine. Hire a jeep US$30-US$50 for a day outing to Wethali and the Mahamuni Paya from Mrauk U.
