Major city · Myanmar
Mawlamyineမော်လမြိုင်
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (check)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, check)
- Airport
- MNU
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mawlamyine191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mawlamyine, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay alert to traffic, keep valuables secure, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 fire/ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMNU Mawlamyine Airport (Domestic airport with limited service).
- Getting aroundMotorbike‑taxis and trishaws cost ≤350 kyat in town; avoid >700 kyat from bus or train stations.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealNight‑market street food1,000–2,500 kyat
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike‑taxi within town≤350 kyat
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse bed, a night, per personMMK 5,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMMK 25,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMMK 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 20,000 · Mid MMK 35,000 · High MMK 60,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MNU Mawlamyine Airport (Domestic airport with limited service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mawlamyine: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ogre Island (Bilu Island)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Ferry from jetty near Help Grandmother restaurant, every 10 min
600 kyat ferry; guide recommended.
Reclining Buddha (Win Sein Taw Ya)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Pick‑up from main junction, ~500 kyat local fare
Largest reclining Buddha in Myanmar, 7.8 km (4.8 mi) south of town.Largest reclining Buddha in Myanmar, 4.8 mi (7.8 km) south of town.
Nwa‑La‑Boh Pagoda (golden rock)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Pick‑up from roundabout north of bridge, 1,000–5,000 kyat
Steep hill, best in low season; bring water and shoes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 20,000–30,000 kyat excl. bed
- Mid
- 30,000–50,000 kyat excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × MMK 25,000 | MMK 25,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MMK 35,000 | MMK 35,000 |
| Motorbike‑taxi from bus/train station1 × MMK 400 · check | MMK 400 |
| Ferry to Ogre Island1 × MMK 600 · check | MMK 600 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × MMK 2,500 · check | MMK 2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 6,400 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 69,900 per person per day, bed included | MMK 69,900 |
2026 estimate in MMK; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| 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) | 4,250 kyat |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire/ambulance
- 199
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Mawlamyineမော်လမြိုင်
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို ဦးတည်ပေးပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire/ambulance199
Embassy
Check the US embassy page for Myanmar (Washington) – no consulate in Mawlamyine.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus station → city centre (motorbike): ≈350 kyat (check)
- Ferry to Ogre Island: 600 kyat per person (check)
Say or show
- တောင်းပန်ပါတယ် — Excuse me / Sorry (taung pan ba de)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyei zu tin ba de)
- ဘယ်လောက်ပါလဲ — How much is it? (be laut pa la)
- ဘတ်စီစတေးရှင်ဘယ်မှာလဲ — Where is the bus station? (bus station be hma la)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mawlamyine. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (check) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, check)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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