Pyay (Prome)

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Introducing Pyay (Prome)

All roads lead to Pyay, at least some important ones from Yangon, Bagan and Ngapali Beach do, not forgetting the mighty Ayeyarwady River. But the trouble is most visitors just keep on going. It’s laid-back enough, with river views and nearby ruins older than Bagan’s.

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The central statue of Aung San on horseback is 2km west of the bus station, just south of the main market, and a block east of the Ayeyarwady.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. gns123 avatar
    Re: Inle lake or Pyin U Lwin

    by gns123 04 September 2011

    Going back to the original topic, I think a lot depends on why you are going there. If the intention is to make a single visit to do the…
  2. edgorey1 avatar
    RE: The beginnings of travel to Burma

    by edgorey1 30 August 2011

    I first went to Burma in 1985. As well as the places #11 mentioned, Bassein and Prome were also open. The Golden Rock and Sandoway opened…
  3. xyz8282 avatar
    RE: Transport Taunggok>Pyay>Bagan

    by xyz8282 11 August 2011

    We had really good weather in the beginning of July - afternoon rains only. The floods took place in late June (in Thandwe-Taunggok) and…

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