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Voykit pocket guide · Myanmar
Mrauk U
မြောက်ဦး
Spend 1–2 days in Mrauk U; a full day covers the main temple complex, another half day for nearby ruins or a bike ride.
Mrauk U is a compact archaeological town in Rakhine State. Its core – the royal palace, Shitthaung Pagoda and surrounding temples – can be explored on foot in a single day. Adding a bike ride to out‑lying sites or a short boat trip makes a second half‑day worthwhile. Overnight stays are cheap, so a 1‑2‑day visit fits most itineraries.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Local name
- မြောက်ဦး
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Oct (monsoon, poor road conditions)
- 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 ₭5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid ₭8,000–12,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 199 · Fire & ambulance 192
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Myanmar beer (bottle) | ₭2,500 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₭1,000–3,000 |
| Bike rental (per day) | ₭2,000 |
| City entry fee (foreigners) | ₭10,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SWQ · Sittwe Airport
- Closest commercial airport; buses or boat from here to Mrauk U (6–7 h).
Typical fares
- Sittwe → Mrauk U boat (express, 3 h)
- ≈ US$20 per person (check)
- Bike rental (per day)
- ≈ ₭2,000
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
Walk the town centre; rent a bicycle (≈2,000 kyat per day) from most guesthouses; trishaw or tuk‑tuk for longer trips; boat trips to nearby islands on request.
See and do
Known for
- Royal Palace ruins
- Shitthaung Pagoda
- Htukkam Thein Temple
- Koe Thaung Temple
- Archaeological Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sittwe | Boat from Mrauk U (express 3 h) or bus (6–7 h) | ≈ 3–7 h |
| Wethali | Hire a jeep or local pickup, 8 km (5 mi) north, 30 min driveHire a jeep or local pickup, 5 mi (8 km) north, 30 min drive | ≈ 1 h round trip |
| Launggret and Parein | Boat from Mrauk U, 30 min each way | ≈ 1 h total |
Sleep
- Happy Garden
- Budget bungalows, 15,000 kyat per night, includes breakfast.
- Lay Myoe River Guest House
- Single rooms from 6,000 kyat, highly rated on TripAdvisor.
- Kyaw Soe Guest House
- Double rooms 8–14,000 kyat, basic but clean.
- Prince Hotel
- Mid‑range bungalows, US$28–39 per night.
- Mrauk U Palace Resort & Restaurant
- AC rooms, US$28–35, includes breakfast.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | တောင်းပန်ပါတယ်taung pan ba de |
| Thank you | ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ်kyei zu tin ba de |
| How much is it? | ဘယ်လောက်လဲ?be laut le? |
| Where is the toilet? | အိမ်သာဘယ်မှာလဲ?ein tha be hmar le? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- City entry fee for foreigners: 10,000 kyat, usually collected at Shitthaung Pagoda.
- Boat services can skip days; keep a buffer if relying on them.
- Roads to outlying sites are rough; use a sturdy bike or hire a jeep.
Mrauk U is generally safe for tourists, but stay alert to occasional security alerts, keep valuables hidden, and follow local advice on travel routes.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mrauk U yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Royal Palace ruins
- Shitthaung Pagoda
- Htukkam Thein Temple
- Koe Thaung Temple
- Archaeological Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Myanmar Travel and Tours (MTT) – regional transport info: www.mtt.gov.mm/
- Wikivoyage: Mrauk U, revision 5309296 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5309296
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/mrauk-u). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.