Laykyun Setkyar | The Third Tallest Statue... - Secret World

Khatakan Taung, Monywa, Myanmar, Myanmar (Burma)

by Alessia Drew

The third tallest statue in the world has a height of 116 meters, situated in Monywa, Myanmar. The construction of Laykyun Setkyar started in 1996 and completed in 2008. The statue actually stands on 13.5 meter throne. There is also an elevator inside the statue for visitors to reach the top for enjoying the panoramic view of the city. Visitors can also see 89 meter lying Buddha next to Laykyun Setkyar statue.

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