Monywa: Monywa is a town on the Chindwin river located 136 km north-west of Mandalay.  There has been a settlement in this spot since the Bagan period (9th-13th century), and legend has it that the name Monywa (which roughly translates as "cake village") came about when a local king fell in love with a cake seller from the area. Monywa has several notable attractions - the most prominent being the Laykyun Setkyar, the second-tallest statue in the world (and second tallest Buddha statue).  It’s about 2-3 hour drive from Mandalay or Bagan.