Other Interesting Places in Myanmar

Kyaikhtiyo ( The Golden Rock)

Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is situated about 160 km from Yangon. This mystical pagoda stands on a gold gilded boulder, precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 1100 m above sea level. It is an 11 km up-hill climb for the hikers for Kinpun base camp. There are many legends about the pagoda and the ' nats' or 'spirits'.

 

Mawlamyine ( Moulmein )

Mawlamyine is the capital of Mon State, situated on the left bank of the Thanlwin River. Mawlamyine can be easily reached by road and rail from Yangon. Places of interest in Mawlamyine are Kyaikthalan Pagoda, the Mahamuni & Uzina Pagodas, the Mon Cultural Museum. Nearby places of interest are Setse Beach, Kyaikkhami Pagoda- perched on the rocks by the sea and joined to the land by a covered cause and Thanbyuzayat is about 34 km from Mawlamyine, an Allied War Memorial Cemetry for the prisoners of war who lost their lives in the building of the famous "Death Railway".

Pyay

Pyay is located about 285 km north of Yangon, on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy. It can be reached by road (or) by rail which takes about 5 hours. A few kilometers north-east of the town is Thayekhittaya (Sri Kcetra), an archaeological site of the ancient Pyu capital (5th to 9th century). Places of interest are Shwesandaw Pagoda, Hsehtakyi Pagoda, Shwe Phone Pwint Museum, Hpayagyi Stupa, Baw Baw Gyi Stupa, Bebegyi Stupa and Payama Stupa.

Sittwe

Sittwe is the capital of Rakhine State, bordering India and Bangladesh. Located near the 6 miles (9.6 km) wide mouth of the Kaladan River. Sittwe is home to a large Muslim community. Mrauk-U, an ancient city, is accessible from Sittwe by

Mrauk U

The ancient city of Mrauk U is located on the Kaladan River, about 80 km north of Sittwe. It was built by the Rakhine King Minzawmun in 1433. The 15th century ancient city of Rakhine kingdom is known for its old temples with wall paintings of Indian cultural influence. The Mahamuni Shrine, one of the famous pagoda in Myanmar, is situated 30 km from Mrauk-U. Shitthaung Pagoda, Dukkanthein Pagoda, Andawthein Shrine are some of the sites to see in Mrauk-U. Regular flights from Yangon to Sittwe takes about one hour 30 minutes.

Thandwe

Located around 9.5 km north-east of the beautiful and pristine Ngapali Beach.

Myitkyina

Myitkyina is the Capital of Kachin State, which lies to the north of Myanmar with Snow-Capped mountain ranges and green and lush forests. It is linked by motor roads to the town of Bhamo and Puta-O. The state is also known for its precious natural resources of jade. Visitors can tour the confluence (Myitsone) of Maikha and Malikha rivers, 43 km north of Myitkyina, forms the beginning of the Ayeyarwaddy River. There are regular flights from Yangon and Mandalay to Myitkyina.

Puta-O

Puta-O is another town of Kachin State surrounded by Sonw peaked mountains. It is cool the whole year round. Puto-O is now home to Jinghpaws(Kachin), Lisus, Rawangs and Other Myanmar nationals. It is the nearest town to the base camp for climbing Mt. Khakaborazi 19,296 feet (5880 m), which is the highest mountain in Myanmar and in South East Asia.

Tachileik

Tachileik is located in the Golden Triangle Area, an important border trade outlet near Mae Sai in Thailand and Laos. It is accessible by air or by road; about 2 hours by air from Yangon to Tachileik.

Kyaing Tong (Kentung)

Kyaing Tong is the capital of the Golden Triangle Region in the Eastern Shan State near Chinese and Thai borders, 787 m above sea level. It is situated 450 km north-east of Taunggyi and 163 km north of the border town of Tachileik. It is surrounded by hill tribes villages such as Wa, Shan, Akha and Lahu villages.

There are many site to see besides the ethnic tribes in colorful dresses. It serves as one of the most suitable places for Eco-tourism activities like trekking, mountain biking and adventure tours. There are regular flights from Yangon to Kyaing Tong. Visitors are allowed to across into this border town with Border passes.

Lashio

Lashio is the trading centre in northern Shan State. It is accessible by road from Mandalay. From Lashio, the famous Burma Road, built by the British before the war, intersects with Ledo Road leading into the Yunnan Province. The places of interest in Lashio are Quan Yin San Chinese Temple, Hot springs and New Pyi Lon Chan Tha Paya.

Muse

Situated on the bank of the Shweli, 190 km from Lashio. Muse is main border gateway between Myanmar and Yunnan Province (China). It is a bustling trading centre. Namkhan and Kyukoke are nearby border towns.

Kawthaung

Formerly called Victoria point. Kawthaung is the Southernmost town of Myanmar. It is 420 nautical miles South of Yangon. The town is situated between the Pakchan river demarcating Myanmar and Thailand. The town is linked by sea and air routes to the capital Yangon. From Ranong, a border town in Thailand, visitors can take 20 minutes boat trips to Kawthaung for sightseeing and shopping. Adaman Club on the Thahtakyun island is located west of Kawthaung.

Pathein

Situated on the east bank of the Ngawun River in the Ayeyarwaddy Delta. It is about 190 km west of Yangon. It is the seaport located farthest inland in the country. It is surrounded by a major rice-growing area that produces the best rice available in Myanmar. There's a picturesque waterfront and numerous umbrella workshops making the unique hand painted Pathein sun parasols. There are many places of worship like the Shwemokhtaw, Taguang Hpaya, Maha Bodhi, Ke-thein Koe-than, Shwe-zigon and Lay-Gyun-Man-Aung in Pathein. Pathein can be reached by river boat, motor car (or) airplane from Yangon.