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Pyin Oo Lwin

Founded by the British in 1896, Pyin Oo Lwin (ျပင္ဦးလြင္) was originally called Maymyo (“May-town”), after Colonel May of the 5th Bengal Infantry, and was designed as a place to escape the Mandalay heat.

Today, Pyin Oo Lwin has become famous for its fruit, jams and fruit wines. With the rise of the Myanmar version of the nouveau riche, Pyin Oo Lwin is a popular weekend and hot-season getaway, so get here sharpish to experience the historic town.

 

 

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Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Pyin Oo Lwin.

  • Park

    National Kandawgyi Gardens

    Founded in 1915 and carved out by Turkish prisoners captured by the British during WWI, this lovingly maintained 435-acre botanical garden features more…

  • Buddhist Temple

    Aung Htu Kan Tha Paya

    Finished in March 2000, this dazzling pagoda is by far the region's most impressive religious building. It enshrines an enormous 17-ton white-marble…

  • Waterfall

    Anisakan Falls

    Just north of Anisakan village the plateau disappears into an impressive, deeply wooded amphitheatre, its sides ribboned with several waterfalls. The most…

  • Cave

    Peik Chin Myaung

    Many Buddhist caves are little more than rocky niches or overhangs, but Peik Chin is much more extensive. It takes around 15 minutes to walk to the cave’s…

  • Historic Building

    Candacraig Hotel

    Dating from 1904 and formerly the British Club, this colonial pile comes complete with side turrets and is set in attractively manicured gardens…

  • Museum

    National Landmarks Garden

    This extensive hilly park is dotted with representations of famous landmarks from around Myanmar. It's pretty tacky, but if you haven't got time to tour…

  • Monastery

    Myaing Gyi

    After descending a loop of hairpins from Pyin Oo Lwin, the Hsipaw road reaches attractive Myaing Gyi, where a rickety monastery climbs a wooded hillside…

  • Waterfall

    Pwe Kauk Falls

    Called Hampshire Falls in British times, Pwe Kauk is more small weirs and splash pools rather than a dramatic waterfall, but the forest glade setting is…

  • Church

    All Saints’ Church

    This red-brick church was founded in 1912 and while there's something of the English country village look to its shape, in colour and atmosphere it's a…

  • Buddhist Temple

    Maha Aung Mye Bon Thar Pagoda

    Around 6am the pretty Maha Aung Mye Bon Thar Pagoda broadcasts Buddhist suttas (lectures) through its loudspeakers, just in case your alarm clock is…

  • Temple

    Chan Tak

    This large, classically styled if mostly modern, Chinese temple comes complete with ornate stucco dragons, rock gardens, a vegetarian buffet restaurant,…

  • Notable Building

    Survey Training Centre

    Grand, off-pink building that's now used by the government (so it can't be entered) dating back to the colonial era.

  • Buddhist Pagoda

    Shwezigone Paya

    The most important central pagoda is Shwezigone Paya, though it’s not really worth a special detour.

  • Landmark

    Purcell Tower

    Marking the town centre, this 1936 clock tower thinks it’s Big Ben, judging by its hourly chimes.

  • Mosque

    Mosque

    Landmark central mosque, with a tower that resembles a lighthouse more than the average minaret.

Top experiences

Whether it’s a guided tour of a historic landmark, private tasting of local delicacies, or an off-road adventure — explore the best experiences in Pyin Oo Lwin.

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