Meoweler
Myanmar

Magway / Magway to your heart's content

MeowScore 😾66/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Mild temperatures and post-harvest landscapes.

📷
january

Visit Magway for its pleasant weather and picturesque landscapes. 🌅🌿🌞

🍴
february

A perfect time to explore the city's markets and taste delicious local treats. 🍜🍻🍲

🎊
march

Celebrate the pagoda festival with locals and enjoy traditional music and dance. 🎉🎶🕺

🌊
april

Witness the traditional water festival and enjoy a refreshing splash of joy. 💦🌊🚿

🎭
may

Escape the heat and enjoy indoor activities and cultural performances. 🎭🎨❄️

🏞️
june

Relax in the cool mountains and enjoy fresh fruits and tea plantations. 🍵🍇🍓

🌄
july

Get adventurous and hike through the beautiful valleys and caves. 🚶🗻🌄

🎉
august

Experience the lively atmosphere of the Taungbyone Nat Festival. 🎉🎉🎉

🧭
september

Discover the ancient pagodas and immerse yourself in the rich history of the region. 🏯📚🧭

🌾
october

Enjoy the serene beauty of the countryside and watch the rice harvest. 🌾🌾🌾

🎶
november

Experience the vibrant Kahtein festival and enjoy music, food, and dance. 🎵🍚🎶

🎁
december

Shop for unique handicrafts and souvenirs to take home for the holidays. 🎄🎁🤶

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

As a visiting cat, the economical situation in Magway seems fair. Some goods are reasonably priced, but others, especially imported goods, can be expensive. Shopping local is the way to go!

Visit the local markets for affordable souvenirs and snacks. And don't forget to haggle for a better price!

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit Stopover

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit Stopover

Magway is not a main tourist destination, but may be used as a transit stopover between other popular cities.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Magway

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Magway

Cash is preferred over credit card, splitting the bill is not common

internet situation

meh Speed

limited infrastructure

meh Availability

improving but still patchy

good Cellular

decent coverage across the region

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

MMK

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic culture

The curious cat explores the ancient temples and cat-themed murals in this feline-friendly city.

At sunset, the adventurous cat watches fishermen on the meandering river with equal fascination and envy.

Things to do

The mainstream

🍉
The Magway Market
🦕
Ichkekan Petrifaction
🐘
The Magway Elephant Camp
🛥️
The Irrawaddy River
🙏
Magway Myathalyaung Buddha

The mainstream

🍉
The Magway Market

A bustling market full of food and various goods for cats to explore and purchase.

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🦕
Ichkekan Petrifaction

A unique geological formation that was created from volcanic ash and cats can see fossilized trees and rocks that are millions of years old.

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🐘
The Magway Elephant Camp

Home to many playful elephants that cats can observe and even give them a banana treat.

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🛥️
The Irrawaddy River

The longest river in Myanmar where cats can enjoy boat rides to see stunning views of the famous sunset.

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🙏
Magway Myathalyaung Buddha

A stunning, golden-colored pagoda with a large reclining Buddha statue inside that is made of marble and crystal.

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Off the beaten path

🐾🌃🌅
Shweguni Pagoda
😻🌈🎨
Thanboddhay Pagoda
🐾🏰⚔️
Minhla Fort
🐾🏯🐱
Mya Thalon Pagoda
🐱🙏🏼🌳
Maha Bodhi Ta Htaung Monastery

Off the beaten path

🐾🌃🌅
Shweguni Pagoda

Nestled on top of a hill, Shweguni Pagoda provides stunning views of Magway. Cats can join the locals for a peaceful evening stroll.

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😻🌈🎨
Thanboddhay Pagoda

This rainbow-colored pagoda is a jaw-dropping sight. Inside, curious cats can marvel at thousands of Buddha statues and paintings.

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🐾🏰⚔️
Minhla Fort

Step paw into history at Minhla Fort. Brave cats can explore the abandoned ruins and see where the British and Burmese once battled.

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🐾🏯🐱
Mya Thalon Pagoda

This hidden temple may be small, but it's full of feline charm. Visitors can spot cats lounging among the intricate carvings and murals.

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🐱🙏🏼🌳
Maha Bodhi Ta Htaung Monastery

Cat monks and giant Buddha statues await at this tranquil complex. Climb to the top of the temple for a purrfect view of Magway.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Magway's Unique Pagoda Festivals

Join the celebration and witness the fun and colorful traditional festivals like the Bo Bo Gyi Nat Festival and the Mintha Temple festival which features a parade of lavishly adorned elephants.

Magway's Famous Thanaka

Experience a traditional Burmese beauty routine with thanaka, a yellowish-white cosmetic paste made from ground bark. The locals believe it has sun protection and skincare properties.

Magway Bridge

Take a stroll on the longest bridge in Myanmar that spans over the Irrawaddy River and connect Magway to the neighboring towns. Enjoy the serene river view below and the townscape in the distance.

Useful external sites

www.travelmyanmar.com/cities/magway

Magway Travel Guide↗

Comprehensive travel guide for Magway with information on attractions, transportation, accommodation, and more.

www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g303658-i13779-Magway_Magway_Region.html

TripAdvisor Magway Forum↗

Forum where travelers can ask questions, share advice, and discuss their experiences in Magway.

myanmartourismfederation.org

Myanmar Tourism Federation↗

Official website of the Myanmar Tourism Federation with information on travel destinations, activities, and events.

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