Must-see attractions in Kalaw

Christ the King Church

Kalaw

Attractive, historic church that dates back to the colonial era and famously had the same priest for 69 years.

Shwe Oo Min Paya

Kalaw

South of central Kalaw, this natural cave is home to dozens of gold buddha statues.

Hnee Paya

Kalaw

This temple is home to a 500-year-old, gold-lacquered bamboo buddha.

Market

Kalaw

Kalaw's market is worth a browse – several stalls sell dried fruit and local liqueurs. Every five days, the market is swelled by traders who descend from…

Thein Taung Paya

Kalaw

For a good view over Kalaw's market and town centre, take the steps on the north side of Union Hwy to this modest Buddhist monastery with a small sangha…

Hsu Taung Pye Paya

Kalaw

South of Kalaw market, the myriad stupas of Hsu Taung Pye Paya were restored from ruins using donations from visiting pilgrims.

Aung Chan Tha Zedi

Kalaw

Right in the centre of Kalaw, Aung Chan Tha Zedi is a glittery stupa, covered in gold- and silver-coloured glass mosaics.

Mosque

Kalaw

Kalaw has a sizeable Muslim population and this is their main mosque.