Son of Pinya King Minnanthu known as Athinkhaya Sawyun built the Kingdom city in 1315 AD. This city situated on the northwest of Mandalay on the west bank of Ayeyarwaddy River about 21 km from Mandalay. There are about 6000 Monasteries and many ancient Pagodas spotted on the west bank of Ayeyarwaddy in Sagaing Hills. Kaunghmudaw, U Min Thoneze, Ponyashin Pagodas are main attractions in Sagaing Hill.