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Thanlyinသန်လျင်မြို့
A half-day trip from Yangon for the island pagoda and Portuguese ruins; not worth a night unless you have a specific interest in colonial history.
Thanlyin (Syriam) was a Portuguese trading post in the 1600s and is now a dusty Yangon suburb. The main draw is Kyauktan Ye Le Pagoda, a pagoda on a river island reached by a short boat ride. The town itself has little else for tourists. Most visitors go as a half-day trip from Yangon.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool and dry)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, river may be high)
- Airport
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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 Thanlyin199 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Thanlyin, 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
- SafetyMyanmar has an active civil conflict.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckRGN Yangon International (About 30 km (19 mi) north-west; taxi to Thanlyin about 1 h, check fare).RGN Yangon International (About 19 mi (30 km) north-west; taxi to Thanlyin about 1 h, check fare).
- Getting aroundTaxi or local bus from Yangon (Bogoyoke Aung San Rd, Pazundaung).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketIsland pagoda entrycheckUSD 2
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMMK 15,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMMK 25,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMMK 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 20,000 · Mid MMK 40,000 · High MMK 70,000
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
- RGN Yangon International (About 30 km (19 mi) north-west; taxi to Thanlyin about 1 h, check fare)RGN Yangon International (About 19 mi (30 km) north-west; taxi to Thanlyin about 1 h, check fare)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (24 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thanlyin: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
23 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
24 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
23 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 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
Taxi or local bus from Yangon (Bogoyoke Aung San Rd, Pazundaung). From Thanlyin to Kyauktan, a jeep or bus takes about 45 min. A boat from Thanlyin to Kyauktan costs about 1,500 kyat and takes a few minutes.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kyauktan Ye Le Pagoda
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h from Yangon
Jeep or bus from Thanlyin (45 min), then boat (1 min)
The main reason to visit Thanlyin. Foreigners pay about 5,000 kyat for the boat.
Yangon
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Taxi or bus
Most visitors base themselves in Yangon.
Bago
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or taxi via Yangon
Historic city with pagodas and a reclining Buddha.
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.
Thanlyin town centre
A few basic guesthouses; most visitors stay in Yangon and day-trip.
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
- MMK 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 30,000–50,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 60,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × MMK 25,000 | MMK 25,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MMK 40,000 | MMK 80,000 |
| Taxi from Yangon round trip1 × MMK 30,000 · check | MMK 30,000 |
| Boat to island pagoda (foreigner rate)1 × MMK 5,000 · check | MMK 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 14,000 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 77,000 per person per day, bed included | MMK 154,000 |
2026 estimate in Myanmar kyat; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local bus Yangon → Thanlyincheck | MMK 350 |
| Boat Thanlyin → Kyauktancheck | MMK 1,500 |
| Foreigner boat to island pagodaper boat, check | MMK 5,000 |
| Taxi Yangon → Thanlyin round tripcheck | USD 30 |
| Island pagoda entrycheck | USD 2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Foreigners must take a separate, larger boat to the island pagoda (about 5,000 kyat for the whole boat).
- Shoes must be removed before boarding the boat; carry a plastic bag for them.
- Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar before planning any trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 192
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Thanlyinသန်လျင်မြို့
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ဒီလိပ်စာကိုသွားပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Fire191
- Ambulance192
Embassy
Embassies are in Yangon, about 45 min away. Check your country's Myanmar page for the nearest consulate.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yangon → Thanlyin taxi: about USD 30 round trip (check)
- Thanlyin → Kyauktan boat: about MMK 1,500 (check)
- Foreigner boat to island pagoda: about MMK 5,000 per boat (check)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (min-ga-la-ba)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay-zu-tin-ba-deh)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much? (be-lauk-leh)
- လှေဘယ်မှာလဲ — Where is the boat? (hley be-mar-leh)
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 Thanlyin. 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 (cool and dry) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, river may be high)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Kyauktan Ye Le Pagoda and Portuguese ruins with verified opening hours and boat schedules.
- Eat pages with last orders and local dishes.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Yangon → Thanlyin bus and taxi routes.
Sources
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