
The
capital of Sagine division is Sagaing.
This devision covers the area of 93527 sq-km, and the population is
over 5.3 millions.
Sagaing lies 21 km south-west of Mandalay on the west bank of the
Ayeyarwady River. It is also an ancient capital of 'Sagaing Dynasty'
Sagaing Hills are known as a religious retreat where over 400
monasteries for monks and nuns are located for Buddhist studies and
meditation.
About 10 km from Sagaing is the Kaung-hmu-daw, an enormous
dome-shaped pagoda, built by King Thalun in 1636 on the model of the
Maha-ceti Pagoda of Sri Lanka. Ywataung village is well known for
its silver-smiths, and the world largest ringing bell is located in
Mingon of Sagaing Division.
It is the division where the world famous "Naga" (head hunter)
dwelt.
For the people who interested in discovering the nature, this
division give Along-taw-kathpha Wild animal park.