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Voykit pocket guide · Myanmar
Pyay
ပြည်မြို့
Spend a day in Pyay: see the giant Sehtatgyi Buddha, explore Sri Ksetra ruins (15 km east) and the Shwe Sandaw Pagoda; stay central.
Pyay is a small historic town on the Irrawaddy with a few key sights within walking distance and the UNESCO‑listed Sri Ksetra ruins a short motorbike ride away. One full day covers the main attractions; additional time only adds travel to distant sites.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Local name
- ပြည်မြို့
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cooler, less rain)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (hot, heavy rain, road disruptions)
- 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 30,000–45,000 kyat excl. bed · Mid 45,000–70,000 kyat excl. bed · High 70,000+ kyat excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 199 · Fire/ambulance 199
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 200–400 kyat |
| Meal (local restaurant) | 1,000–2,500 kyat |
| Motorbike taxi (short ride) | 500–1,000 kyat |
| Shared pickup (10–15 km (6.2–9.3 mi))Shared pickup (6.2–9.3 mi (10–15 km)) | 500 kyat |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRU · Pyay Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Pyay Airport → city centre (taxi)
- ≈1,000 kyat, 5 min
- Motorbike taxi to Sri Ksetra
- ≈1,500 kyat, 30 min (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
Walk for most sights from the main roundabout; motorbike taxis or shared rides ~500–1,000 kyat for 10–15 km (6.2–9.3 mi); bicycles from guesthouses ~1,000 kyat per day.Walk for most sights from the main roundabout; motorbike taxis or shared rides ~500–1,000 kyat for 6.2–9.3 mi (10–15 km); bicycles from guesthouses ~1,000 kyat per day.
See and do
Known for
- Sehtatgyi giant Buddha
- Sri Ksetra archaeological site
- Shwe Sandaw Pagoda
- Tharaykhittaya Archaeological Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Ksetra ruins | Motorbike taxi or robust bicycle, 15 km (9.3 mi) east, ~30 minMotorbike taxi or robust bicycle, 9.3 mi (15 km) east, ~30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Pan Ga Ba Guest House
- $14–20 per night, fan/AC, central
- Hotel 3D
- Cheap rooms, includes water
- Myat Lodging House
- 15–26 k kyat, negotiable
- Smile Motel
- US$22+, small but decent, central
- Pyay Strand
- US$25, river‑side, larger rooms
- Lucky Dragon
- US$45–70, pool, higher end
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | တဆိတ်ပါta‑seik‑pa |
| Thank you | ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ်kyei‑zu‑tin‑ba‑de |
| How much is it? | ဘယ်လောက်လဲ?be‑lout‑le? |
| Where is the bus station? | ဘတ်စကားရပ်ကွက်ဘယ်မှာလဲ?bat‑sa‑ka‑ywat‑ka‑be‑hma‑le? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Train ticket office at Pyay station has limited hours; ask locals before arriving.
- Long‑distance bus rides can be bumpy in the rainy season; check schedules.
- Sri Ksetra road may be closed after heavy rain; verify local conditions.
Day trips are generally safe; stay alert to traffic, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated riverbanks after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pyay yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sehtatgyi giant Buddha
- Sri Ksetra archaeological site
- Shwe Sandaw Pagoda
- Tharaykhittaya 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.
- Wikivoyage: Pyay, revision 5306264 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5306264
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pyay). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.