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Voykit pocket guide · Myanmar
Mawlamyine
မော်လမြိုင်
Spend a day in Mawlamyine to see riverside markets and nearby pagodas; add a night if you want the reclining Buddha and island tours.
Mawlamyine, capital of Mon State, offers a compact historic centre, river markets and easy access to iconic sights like the reclining Buddha, Ogre Island and Nwa‑La‑Boh Pagoda. One full day covers the city; a second night lets you visit the southern attractions at a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Local name
- မော်လမြိုင်
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (check)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainy season, check)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MMK
- Money
- Payment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.
- Daily spend
- Budget 20,000–30,000 kyat excl. bed · Mid 30,000–50,000 kyat excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 191 · Fire/ambulance 199
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Night‑market street food | 1,000–2,500 kyat |
| Ferry to Ogre Island | 600 kyat |
| Motorbike‑taxi within town | ≤350 kyat |
| Train upper class (Yangon‑Mawlamyine, 281 km (175 mi))Train upper class (Yangon‑Mawlamyine, 175 mi (281 km)) | 4,250 kyat |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MNU · Mawlamyine Airport
- Domestic airport with limited service
Typical fares
- Bus station → city centre (motorbike)
- ≈350 kyat (check)
- Ferry to Ogre Island
- 600 kyat per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Motorbike‑taxis and trishaws cost ≤350 kyat in town; avoid >700 kyat from bus or train stations. Rent a scooter for south‑side trips (≈500 kyat/day).
See and do
Known for
- Reclining Buddha (Win Sein Taw Ya)
- Ogre Island (Bilu Island)
- Kyaik Tan Lan Pagoda
- Nwa‑La‑Boh Pagoda (golden rock)
- River night market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ogre Island (Bilu Island) | Ferry from jetty near Help Grandmother restaurant, every 10 min | ≈1 h round trip |
| Reclining Buddha (Win Sein Taw Ya) | Pick‑up from main junction, ~500 kyat local fare | ≈1 h each way |
| Nwa‑La‑Boh Pagoda (golden rock) | Pick‑up from roundabout north of bridge, 1,000–5,000 kyat | ≈2 h each way |
Sleep
- Aye Chan Mya Guest House
- Budget guesthouse, 5,000–20,000 kyat per night, basic amenities.
- Cinderella Hotel
- Mid‑range, US$15–80, includes breakfast and air‑con.
- Hotel Queen Jamadevi
- Mid‑range, US$40–60, private bathroom, shuttle to airport.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | တောင်းပန်ပါတယ်taung pan ba de |
| Thank you | ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ်kyei zu tin ba de |
| How much is it? | ဘယ်လောက်ပါလဲbe laut pa la |
| Where is the bus station? | ဘတ်စီစတေးရှင်ဘယ်မှာလဲbus station be hma la |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Overpriced tuk‑tuk rides from transport hubs (up to 3,000 kyat).
- Bumpy roads on shared taxis and trains; keep belongings secure.
- Heat and humidity in the south; bring water and sunblock.
Generally safe for tourists; stay alert to traffic, keep valuables secure, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mawlamyine yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Reclining Buddha (Win Sein Taw Ya)
- Ogre Island (Bilu Island)
- Kyaik Tan Lan Pagoda
- Nwa‑La‑Boh Pagoda (golden rock)
- River night market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Mawlamyine: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12815
- Wikivoyage: Mawlamyine, revision 5331421 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5331421
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/mawlamyine). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.