Mawlamyaing | ||
State | Mon State | |
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Residents | 253.734 (2014) | |
height | unknown | |
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Mawlamyine (Burmese: မော်လမြိုင်မြို့, IPA: [mɔ̀ləmjàiɴ mjo̰], mon: မတ် ပ လီု, IPA: [mòt pəlɜ̀m], also: Moulmein) is the capital of the Mon State in Myanmar and third largest city in the country.
background
getting there
By plane
Mawlamyine owns one (IATA: MNU). There are flight connections with Mawlamyaing AirportDawei, Myeik and Yangon
By train
3 trains run daily from Yangon according to Mawlamyine. The journey usually takes 9-10 hours. For a ride in the wood class you have to shell out $ 7.
In the street
Yangon: There is also a bus service from Yangon's outlying bus station. The travel time is approx. 9 hours.
By boat
There is a boat connection with Hpa-an. Departure is at 05:30 (but you should be at the pier around 05:00).
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Pagodas
- Maha Muni Pagoda
- Kyaikthanlan Pagoda
- U Khanti Pagoda
- Aungtheikdi Stupa
- Uzina Pagoda
Monasteries
- Seindonmibaya Kyaung
Museums
- Mon Cultural Museum. Open: Wed-Sun: 09: 30-16: 00.
More buildings
The Thanlwin Bridge over the confluence of the rivers Thanlwin, Gyaing and Attayan is Myanmar's longest bridge construction at 7.64 kilometers. (16 ° 30 ′ 40 ″ N.97 ° 37 '4 "E)
activities
shop
Markets:
- Zeigyi (on Lower Main Road).
- New Market (on Lower Main Road).
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
- Breeze Guest House, No.6, beach approx. Tel.: 95 (0)32-21450. Price: $ 7/10/14 (single / double room with fan and shared bathroom / with fan and shower / toilet).
medium
- - 24 rooms with AC / shower / WV
Upscale
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- An official website is not known.