Pyin U Lwin Travel Guide
The town of Pyin U Lwin is distinctly different from much of Myanmar. Situated in the northern foot hills of Shan State, here you will find colonial style buildings, stately homes and cool weather.
- Worth It?
- If you have seen Myanmar's other main attractions and want to take a break somewhere pretty.
- What to Do
- trek through the jungle, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, picnic beside a waterfall.
- Best Time to Go
- March to mid-May, just after the heavy rainy season.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough to see Pyin U Lwin.
- Trivia
- Pyin U Lwinwas formerly known as Maymyo during the time when many British governors lived here.
A tour of the town will take you to the Purcell Tower and on to the English Cemetery. Don't forget to stop along the way to inspect the pretty Shiva Temple and Chinese Temple. To the south of the town you will find the Candacraig, which is a colonial mansion built as a guest house and offers an interesting insight into colonial life.
There are many interesting ways to get around the town, and one of the most pleasant is by a stately Victorian horse-drawn carriage known as a gharry. Eating is fun in Pyin U Lwin as Western food is quite easy to find, while traditional cooking is hot and spicy, moderated with flavors of Chinese and Indian cuisine.
Travel to Pyin U Lwin - Getting There
The best way to get to Pyin U Lwin is by train and there are regular trains from Mandalay (4 hours), Hsipaw (6 hours) and Lashio (10 hours). The nearest international airport is at Mandalay, where regular flights to regional capitals are serviced.
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