Salay is located by the eastern banks of the Ayeyarwady River, and its nearest town is Chauk, which is about 21 kilometres (13 mi) away.

Salay developed as a satellite town of Bagan in the 12th and 13th centuries and is still an important religious center.

[1] Salay houses 50 active Buddhist monasteries, including the Yokesone Monastery, as well as Bagan-era monuments like the Man Buddha Image.

Salay is also known as the birthplace of U Ponnya, one of Burma's most celebrated writers.

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