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| Pathein | ||
| region | Ayeyarwaddy region | |
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| Residents | 300.000 | |
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Pathein(Burmese: ပုသိမ်မြို့, IPA: [pəθèiɴ mjo̰]) (also Bassein) is the capital city of Ayeyarwady region in Myanmar.
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getting there
By plane
By train
- Yangon - Buses run from the Dagon bus station outside the city (MMK 6,000). For the journey from the center of Yangon to the bus station is MMK 7,000
By bus
In the street
The most common way to get there is from Yangon from about 70 kilometers away Nyaungdon (Yandoon). A ride from Pyay off is possible, but extremely cumbersome and not recommended.
By boat
A very nice way to enjoy the landscape of the Ayeyarwaddy region is to travel by ship from Yangon out. The express ship offers space on deck ($ 7.00) as well as cabins with two beds ($ 33-42 per person).
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Museums
- Pathein Cultural Museum. Open: Tue-Sun: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.Price: Entry: $ 2.00.- The museum shows, among other things, bamboo umbrellas, Buddha images, paintings, weapons, lacquerware and other art.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
- Chaungtha Beach. The well-known seaside resort is popular with locals and tourists alike.
