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Pyin U Lwinပြင်ဦးလွင်
Go for 2 nights as a cool break from Mandalay: 1 day for the gardens and town, 1 for Anisakan Falls. Skip if you need reliable transport.
Pyin U Lwin (formerly Maymyo) is a British-era hill station at 1,070 m in Central Myanmar, about 67 km east of Mandalay. It stays cooler than the plains, rarely above 30°C in summer, and winter nights drop below 10°C. The town is small, walkable in the centre, and known for colonial houses, the National Kandawgyi Gardens, strawberries, coffee and Indian food. Two nights covers it well. Transport links are the weak point: no scheduled buses, and the rail line north over the Gokteik Viaduct was damaged in August 2025 and has not reopened, so check before you plan around trains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool, dry)
- avoid Mar–May (hot and hazy), Jun–Oct (rain)
- Airport
- MDL
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- 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 Pyin U Lwin199 ▾
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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 Pyin U Lwin, 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
- SafetyPyin U Lwin is a small, calm town and the main risks are practical: steep, slippery trails at the falls, early-starting road noise…
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMDL Mandalay International (No flights to Pyin U Lwin; road transfer from Mandalay, about 2 h).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeLocal coffee500–1,500 kyat
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi to Mandalayabout 8,000 kyat
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personMMK 20,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMMK 70,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMMK 150,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 25,000 · Mid MMK 60,000 · High MMK 130,000
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
- MDL Mandalay International (No flights to Pyin U Lwin; road transfer from Mandalay, about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pyin U Lwin: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
18 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
20 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
20 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
16 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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
The centre is walkable. Bicycles rent for about 1,200–2,000 kyat a day from hotels; horse-drawn gharries and motorcycle taxis cover longer hops. Pick-ups run the Mandalay road all day. For the gardens and Anisakan Falls, arrange a bike, gharry or taxi.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Anisakan Falls
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Pick-up toward Mandalay to Anisakan village, then about 2 km (1.2 mi) on foot to the trailheadPick-up toward Mandalay to Anisakan village, then about 1.2 mi (2 km) on foot to the trailhead
Steep 35–45 min path down to the base; a taxi from town and back is about US$15.
Pwe Kauk Falls and Pyeik Chin Miang caves
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Taxi or share taxi on the Lashio road
Share taxis wait and bring you back; the caves are a further walk.
Gokteik Viaduct
skipDoor to door: Half a day or more
Train toward Lashio and back the same day
The viaduct was damaged in August 2025 and the line north is not running: check.
Mandalay
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Shared taxi or pick-up
Shared taxi about 8,000 kyat; private taxi about 30,000 kyat, more to the airport.
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.
Clock tower and Mandalay-Lashio Road
Centre of town, walkable to the market, pick-up stands and most restaurants. Some road noise starts early.
Near the Shan Market
Quieter streets, guesthouses with gardens, close to morning pick-ups heading to Hsipaw and Lashio.
South of town, near the gardens
Colonial houses and the National Kandawgyi Gardens; you need a bike, gharry or taxi for everything else.
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
- 25,000–40,000 kyat excl. bed
- Mid
- 50,000–90,000 kyat excl. bed
- High
- 120,000 kyat+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × MMK 70,000 | MMK 140,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × MMK 60,000 | MMK 240,000 |
| Bicycle rental, one day2 × MMK 1,600 · check | MMK 3,200 |
| National Kandawgyi Gardens entry2 × MMK 7,500 · check | MMK 15,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MMK 15,000 | MMK 30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 42,800 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 117,800 per person per day, bed included | MMK 471,000 |
2026 estimate in kyat; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Indian thali-style meal | 2,500–7,000 kyat |
| Burmese curry set with side dishes | from 2,500 kyat |
| Strawberry jam or a punnet of strawberries | 1,000–5,000 kyat |
| Local coffee | 500–1,500 kyat |
| Bicycle rental, one day | 1,200–2,000 kyat |
| Pick-up seat to Mandalay | 1,500 kyat back, 2,500 kyat front |
| Shared taxi to Mandalay | about 8,000 kyat |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Gokteik Viaduct was damaged in August 2025 and trains north of Pyin U Lwin are not running: check before planning a rail trip.
- There are no scheduled buses to or from Pyin U Lwin; you use pick-ups or shared taxis.
- Winter nights fall below 10°C (50°F): bring a layer.Winter nights fall below 50°F (10°C): bring a layer.
- Government-run colonial hotels are a visit, not necessarily a stay.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 192
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Pyin U Lwinပြင်ဦးလွင်
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို သွားပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Fire191
- Ambulance192
Embassy
No embassies in Pyin U Lwin; most are in Yangon, with a few consulates in Mandalay.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pick-up Pyin U Lwin → Mandalay: 1,500 kyat in the back, 2,500 kyat in front (check)
- Shared taxi Pyin U Lwin → Mandalay: about 8,000 kyat (check)
- Private taxi Pyin U Lwin → Mandalay: about 30,000 kyat, about 35,000 kyat to the airport (check)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (mingalaba)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay zu tin ba de)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much is it? (beh lauk leh)
- အိမ်သာ ဘယ်မှာလဲ — Where is the toilet? (ein tha beh ma leh)
- ဒီမှာ ရပ်ပါ — Stop here, please (di hma yat ba)
Carry small kyat notes: pick-ups, gharries and market stalls rarely give change for large bills.
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 Pyin U Lwin. 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, dry) · avoid Mar–May (hot and hazy), Jun–Oct (rain)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 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