Attractive, historic church that dates back to the colonial era and famously had the same priest for 69 years.
Must see attractions in Kalaw
- CChrist the King Church
- SShwe Oo Min Paya
South of central Kalaw, this natural cave is home to dozens of gold buddha statues.
- HHnee Paya
This temple is home to a 500-year-old, gold-lacquered bamboo buddha.
- MMarket
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…
- TThein Taung Paya
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…
- HHsu Taung Pye Paya
South of Kalaw market, the myriad stupas of Hsu Taung Pye Paya were restored from ruins using donations from visiting pilgrims.
- AAung Chan Tha Zedi
Right in the centre of Kalaw, Aung Chan Tha Zedi is a glittery stupa, covered in gold- and silver-coloured glass mosaics.
- MMosque
Kalaw has a sizeable Muslim population and this is their main mosque.