Mawlamyine

Mawlamyine Overview

Mawlamyine is the capital and port of Mon State. It is located at the mouth of the river Thanlwin (Salween), about 270 km southwest of Yangon. After coming here, visitors can see the old colonial buildings in the quiet streets. In addition, several pagodas and monasteries in the hills will provide perfect views of the city and its port.

Get In

  • By train
  • By bus

Get around

  • On foot
  • By taxi
  • By motorbike taxi

See & Do

  • Nwa Le Bo Pagoda
  • Santawshin Pagoda
  • Win Sein Taw Ya (Reclining Buddha)
  • Pa Auk Taw Ya Monastery
  • Mahamuni Paya
  • St Matthews
  • Kyaik Tan Lan Pagoda
  • Colonial Prison
  • Yadarbon Myint Monastery
  • Mon Cultural Museum
  • Clock Tower
  • First Baptist Church
  • Walk along the Hilltop
  • The Death Railway Museum

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