Kyaukse

Kyaukse is town and capital of Kyaukse District in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. It is famous for the Kyaukse Elephant Dance.EducationKyaukse is home to the Basic Education High School No. 1 Kyaukse, BEHS No.2, BEHS No.3, Technological University, Kyaukse and Kyaukse University.EconomyThe Kyaukse area is known for its turmeric, mango and onions. The town has a relatively large shopping centre Aye Mya Kyi Lin Market.Notable peopleThan Shwe, Chairman of the State Law and Order Restoration CouncilAshin Wirathu, a nationalist Buddhist monkTown landmarks