Mwetaw Kekku Historic pagoda is 26 miles from Taunggyi, Southern Shan State, an hour’s drive by car. Kekku is one of the oldest and most fascinating archaeological and cultural sites in Myanmar.
The Kekku pagoda complex has an aggregation of more than 2,800 ancient pagodas dating back at least to Bagan Era (1044-1287 AD). The earliest reference to the Kekku pagodas is found in the chronicle of the Reign of King Narapatisithu (1174-1211 AD) of the Bagan Dynasty, recording repairs made to the pagodas by the King.

Inscriptions on two pagodas bells found at the site date back to 1793 and 1893 AD. The Kekku pagodas seem to represent a distinct and unique tradition in religious architecture that depicts the figurines of minor deities, mythical beings and lively expressions instead of the usual calm and meditative mien.
Blessed with a cool, temperate climate and built in pleasant surroundings amid gigantic spreading trees that provide shade and shelter in all seasons, the Kekku complex is a place well worth visiting for on restful and relaxed vacation and also a place for researchers to study this ancient architecture.