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Myanmar

Monywa / Discover Golden Treasure

Best month

November

Food festivals and night markets

🕉️
january

Visit Thanboddhay Pagoda Festival and explore the caves.

🛶
february

Take a boat ride on Chindwin River and enjoy the cool weather.

🌟
march

Witness the shining Buddha statues at Bodhi Tataung Pagoda.

🏯
april

Visit Phowintaung Cave Monastery and explore the ancient temples.

💦
may

Experience the vibrant Thingyan Water Festival.

🕸️
june

Explore the nearby Po Win Daung Caves with a cool breeze.

🌄
july

Attend the Kakku Pagoda Festival and enjoy the mountain views.

🌇
august

Hike to the top of Kyaukka Village to witness the stunning sunset of Monywa.

🚴
september

Cycle around the scenic countryside.

🛐
october

Explore one of the largest Buddha shrines of Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha.

🍢
november

Visit night markets for a taste of Burmese delicacies.

🎈
december

Take a hot air balloon ride above the countryside.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Monywa is relatively affordable, but prices for goods and services are higher compared to other cities in Myanmar. Visitors may need to budget carefully to avoid overspending.

Visit the local markets for a cheaper shopping experience and negotiate prices with vendors. Consider using public transportation or walking to save on transportation costs.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

stopover for Bagan or Mandalay

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

stopover for Bagan or Mandalay

Monywa is not a major tourist destination, but popular as a transit point to nearby attractions.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture exists in Monywa.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture exists in Monywa.

Cash is preferred as credit card acceptance is limited. Splitting bills is not common but can be requested.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speeds reported by locals.

bad Availability

Limited access and frequent outages reported.

meh Cellular

Decent coverage, but not always reliable for internet.

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).

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biking hostile

Limited biking infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Cat curious about Myanmar will find Monywa purrfect! So much to explore with their whiskers and paws!

Cats will have a meowtastic time discovering Monywa's temples, pagodas, and caves. Claw-some adventure awaits!

Things to do

The mainstream

🛥️
Chindwin River Cruise
🐾
Monywa Copper Mine
🦁
Phowintaung Cave Monastery
🐱
Bodhi Tahtaung Pagoda
🐾
Thanboddhay Pagoda

The mainstream

🛥️
Chindwin River Cruise

Hop on board a riverboat and sip on some fresh fish tea while basking in the serene beauty of the Chindwin River, utterly pawsome!

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🐾
Monywa Copper Mine

The largest copper mine in Myanmar offers a tail-rific view of the industrial process, making it quite a unique experience!

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🦁
Phowintaung Cave Monastery

An ancient hill filled with over 900 sandstone caves, each containing unique carvings and murals for adventurous cats to explore!

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🐱
Bodhi Tahtaung Pagoda

Housing a 100-meter reclining Buddha statue and more than 1,000 sitting Buddhas, this pagoda is a paw-some sight!

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🐾
Thanboddhay Pagoda

This stunning pagoda features over 500,000 Buddha statues and intricate frescoes, perfect for curious cats.

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Off the beaten path

🐱🎨
Kyaukka Village
🐱🌄
Bawdhi Tahaung Pagoda
🐱🕵️‍♀️
Phowintaung Caves
🐱⛏️
Monywa Copper Mine
🐱👀
Thanboddhay Pagoda

Off the beaten path

🐱🎨
Kyaukka Village

This small village is known for its skilled craftsmen who produce beautiful lacquerware using traditional techniques. A paw-some place to learn about local art.

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🐱🌄
Bawdhi Tahaung Pagoda

Located on a hill overlooking Monywa, this peaceful pagoda provides stunning views of the city and its surroundings. A purrfect spot to relax.

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🐱🕵️‍♀️
Phowintaung Caves

Unleash your inner adventurer and explore these mystical caves filled with ancient Buddha statues and stunning rock formations.

Google Maps
🐱⛏️
Monywa Copper Mine

A massive copper mine, hidden in plain sight. Cats can take a tour and learn about the history and production processes of the mines.

Google Maps
🐱👀
Thanboddhay Pagoda

This unique temple has over 500,000 Buddha statues and intricate glass mosaic walls. A visual feast for curious cats.

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biking hostile

Limited biking infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

www.monywaguide.com

Monywa Guide↗

A comprehensive guide to Monywa including things to do, places to stay and eat, and transportation options.

tourism.gov.mm

Myanmar Tourism↗

The official tourism website for Myanmar with information on various destinations including Monywa.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1074215-Monywa_Sagaing_Region-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

A popular travel website with reviews and recommendations from other travelers who have visited Monywa.

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