Bayin Nyi Cave

At the foot of towering limestone cliffs, Bayin Nyi Cave is home to an impressive and vast temple with an abundance of almost Disney-esque colorful buildings.

Because the cave is located on the route to Thaton, it is not included on all conventional Zwegabin excursions and receives fewer visitors.

While not as deep as the magnificent cave temples of Pindaya, the caves themselves are more extensive than many in the region, extending into the mountain and lined with numerous Buddha images. The cave's nickname, King's Brother Cave, comes from a tale surrounding it, according to which a member of the royal family hid in the cave to avoid pursuit.

The entrance to Bayin Nyi Cave is around halfway between Thaton and Bayin Nyi, so it's probably only possible to visit if you have your own vehicles.

Location: Hpa-An, Myanmar