Photos: Hartfried Schmidt

Top Things to do in Mawlamyine

There are many attractions in the area that can make your trip occupied for days.

Mon Museum

There is not better place to explore the notable characters of Mawlamyine then this museum. Exposing a wide range of artifacts from the past millenium, the museum is easy to access from your hotel in town.
The entrance fee is 5,000 kyat.

Taung Pauk Kyaung Monastery

If you see many monasteries in Myanmar already, this one differs itself for the Buddha state made of bamboo. For a more curious look, rise early and photograph the monks collecting alms in the morning.

Kyike Than Lan Pagoda

Just opposit to Taung Pauk Kyaung Monastery, Kyike Than Lan pagoda perches on the hill top overlooking the river. This is probably the best viewing point in town to spot sunset. 

Win Sein Taw

 According to the Guinness book, Win Sein Taw proccesses the biggest freestanding reclining Buddha statue. You can appreciate the sacredness of this site not only from outside but you can also explore the interior which is decorated with depicts about Buddha life.

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How to get to Mawlamyine

By Bus

From Yangon, there are 4 buses a day leaving from the bus station to Mawlamyine which costs $9 for ordinary class. These buses leaves 7.30am to 9.00am and departs every 30 minutes. The whole journey lasts for 7 hours. 
From Mandalay, the bus leaves at 6.00am and arrives at 7.00am the next day. If you do not like long transfer, take the alternative option by plane to Yangon and travel onward.

By air

From Yangon, you can book a Myanmar flight to Yangon which leaves at 11.45am and arrives at 12.25pm. This price is operated by Myanmar National airlines and costs about $70. 

By Train

There are 2 trains linking Yangon to Mawlamyine. The first one takes a day ( 7.15am arriving at 16.50pm ) while the overnight train is a good option ( 21.00 arriving 06.00am)