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Voykit pocket guide · Myanmar
Ye
ယေ
Visit Ye for a half‑day stopover, walk the riverside market and lake; skip overnight unless you need a train break.
Ye is a small town halfway between Dawei and Mawlamyine, best explored on foot in a few hours. Its riverside market, lake with pagoda, and nearby beaches make it a pleasant layover for train or bus travelers.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Local name
- ယေ
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (monsoon)
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 8,000–12,000 kyat excl. bed · Mid 12,000–18,000 kyat excl. bed · High 18,000+ kyat excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 191 · Fire/ambulance 199
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus ticket Dawei ↔ Ye | 9,000 kyat |
| Train ordinary class Ye ↔ Dawei | 1,300 kyat |
| Train upper class Ye ↔ Dawei | 3,750 kyat |
| Motorbike rental (day) | 12,000 kyat |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
Typical fares
- Bus Dawei → Ye
- about 9,000 kyat, 2 h
- Train ordinary Ye → Dawei
- about 1,300 kyat, 12 h
Show 6 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; motorbike rentals and local guides are available for nearby sites.
See and do
Known for
- Lake with Ye Lann Payer pagoda
- Shwe San Daw Pagoda
- Morning market
- Banana Mountain Monastery
- Nearby beaches
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Mountain Monastery | Motorbike rental north of town, about 8 km (5 mi), 20 min rideMotorbike rental north of town, about 5 mi (8 km), 20 min ride | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Starlight Resort
- Dorm 15,000 kyat; private rooms 35,000‑45,000 kyat; pool; north of town
- Mya Myint Guesthouse
- AC triple room 50,000 kyat; central
- Golden Valley Hotel / Shwe Taung Gyar Hotel
- 44,000 kyat; central location
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Train departures from Ye can be delayed while waiting for south‑bound services.
- Bus schedules may change; verify times locally.
Ye is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and follow local advice on road safety.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ye yet. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lake with Ye Lann Payer pagoda
- Shwe San Daw Pagoda
- Morning market
- Banana Mountain Monastery
- Nearby beaches
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: Ye, revision 5240939 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240939
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ye). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.