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 the hill villages outside town.


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1. Aung Chan Tha Zedi

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

2. Mosque

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

3. Hsu Taung Pye Paya

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

4. Thein Taung Paya

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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…

5. Shwe Oo Min Paya

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

6. Christ the King Church

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

7. Hnee Paya

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

8. Phwar Ya Thay Paya

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This interesting temple's name supposedly means 'Lady Monk', a reference to a previous female resident. Many stairs lead up to the pagoda; the reward is…