Introducing Pyin U Lwin (Maymyo)
This is little Britain, colonial stylée, with cooler weather than in Mandalay and wide boulevards lined with stately homes from a bygone era. Set in the foothills of northern Shan State, this former British hill town was known as Maymyo during the British era. It is easy to while away some time biking along shady avenues or sipping tea with the friendly locals. Local transport includes cute pony-led miniature wagons, straight out of the Wells Fargo days of the American West.
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Domestic tourists gravitate here during the hottest months (from March to May).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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RE: Inle lake or Pyin U Lwin
by ejprebis 07 September 2011
I agree fully with the folks suggesting Bagan, Inle via Heho airport and return to Yangon. On such a short trip, or even a longer one,…
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RE: 2 or 3 weeks in Myanmar
by Julie_L 06 September 2011
We did Yangon-Mandalay-Pyin U Lwin - Bagan - Yangon a couple of years ago over 21 days. We travel slowly too, but we flew some of it because…
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RE: Inle lake or Pyin U Lwin
by Herbie47 05 September 2011
I would fly Yangon-Bagan-Inle-Yangon. Pyin U Lwin is not a highlight for me.
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