Making its home along the banks of the Chindwin River of Northern Myanmar, Monywa offers a rich tapestry of culture, tradition and natural beauty. Home to the world's largest reclining Buddha statue, visitors have the chance to walk inside this vast idol, measuring 90 metres from head to toe. Travellers to this extraordinary destination can admire the breathtaking ecosystem of the protected Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park while on an elephant-back ride through the forests or walk paths once tread by ancient Buddhist monks as they explore Pho Win Daung. This vast network of sandstone caves is decorated with over 400 000 images of Buddha, offering an unforgettable cultural and visual experience.