Twante Travel Guide
Situated just 24kms from Yangon, Twante is a great daytrip destination for those who want to spend some time in Myanmar's capital city.
- Worth It?
- Only if you're spending time in Yangon and want an interesting day trip destination.
- What to Do
- sail down the river, visit the pottery and weaving centers, temple hopping.
- Best Time to Go
- March to mid-May, just after the heavy rainy season.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough time to take a look around Twante.
- Trivia
- the Shwe Sandaw Pagoda in Twante is believed to have been built during the lifetime of the Lord Buddha.
Twante is famous for its pottery and cotton weaving, both of which make great souvenirs. There are also a few impressive temples and pagodas to explore, while for many the main attraction is the journey as the ferry ride down the Yangon River is very pretty and relaxing.
Leave Yangon early in the morning and you will pass fishermen and farmers working on the banks of the river as you sail slowly past. Traveling to Twante is like journeying back into the past and provides rest and relaxation before heading back to the modern chaos of Yangon.
Travel to Twante - Getting There
Tourists can only use the main airport at Yangon. The most scenic way to get to Twante is by ferry from Yangon (2 hours). It is a also possible to take a short ferry ride on the Dallah ferry (10 minutes) and then completed the journey by pickup truck (40 minutes).
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