Nga Phe Chaung
| Nga Phe Kyaung | |
|---|---|
ငါးဖယ်ချောင်းကျောင်းတိုက် | |
Nga Phe Kyaung monastery | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Theravada Buddhism |
| Region | Shan State |
| Status | active |
| Location | |
| Country | Myanmar |
Shown within Myanmar | |
| Coordinates | 20°31′00″N 96°53′52″E / 20.5167°N 96.8978°E |
| Architecture | |
| Established | 1840s |
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery (Burmese: ငါးဖယ်ချောင်းကျောင်းတိုက်), also known as the "cat jumping monastery" (ကြောင်ခုန်ကျောင်း), is the oldest and largest wooden monastery on Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar. It is famous for its expansive timber architecture, a large varied collection of Buddha images, and the once-famous "jumping cat" spectacle. It is also one of the most visited cultural landmarks around Inle Lake.