Mon State · Myanmar
Where to stay in Mawlamyine
Mawlamyine is a city in Mon State, Myanmar, home to about 289,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MAQ101 km · Mae Sot Airport
- Currency
- MMKkyat
- Time zone
- Asia/Yangon
- Plugs
- C, D, F, G · 230 V
- Emergency
- 191
- Language
- Burmese
About
About Mawlamyine
Mawlamyine, formerly Moulmein, is the fourth-largest city in Myanmar (Burma), 300 kilometres (190 mi) southeast of Yangon and 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of Thaton, at the mouth of Thanlwin (Salween) River. Mawlamyine was an ancient city and the first capital of British Burma.
Mawlamyine is the fourth biggest city in Myanmar (population about 326,000) and famous for its nearby sights and attractions, especially the largest reclining Buddha in Myanmar 18 km south and the golden rock 20 km north of the city. The first stop for many coming from Thailand, and it is a good starting point for the rest of Myanmar.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Mawlamyine
See
Many of Mawlamyine's famous sights are outside of the city, but visiting all sights in the city (including the markets and restaurants) can take a day.
- Kyaik Tan Lan Pagoda
- Mahamuni Paya
- Ogre Island
- Gaung Say Kyun / Shampoo Island with the Sandawshin Pagoda
- Thanlwin Bridge (Mawlamyine)
- Nwa-La-Boh Pagoda
- Shwe Nat Taung Pagoda
- Pa-Auk Tawya Monastery
- Hindu Temple
- Kyauk Ta Lone
- The world's largest reclining Buddha
- Kan Gyi Lake and Pagoda
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Where to stay
Hotels in Mawlamyine
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Attran Hotel | 1.8 km | |
| Hotel Queen Jamadevi | 4.4 km | |
| Mawlamyaing Strand Hotel | 1.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Mawlamyine
Mawlamyine has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; August is the wettest, with about 977 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Public holidays in Myanmar, 2026
Shops and offices may close on these dates.
Getting there
Getting to Mawlamyine: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mae Sot Airport (MAQ), about 101 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Coming in from Yangon, Naypyidaw, Mandalay or Bagan with any of the following transports, don't miss out on Bago and/or the Golden Rock in Kyaiktiyo. An overnight stop resting with thousands of other pilgrims on top of the mountain is a great opportunity, but bring ear plugs and a warm sleeping bag. Alternatively, just stay in a guesthouse in Kinpun, the "base camp". The main bus station is on Maung Rd which bypass the city to the east.
Getting around
Walking around can be an option in the centre, but Mawlamyine stretches over 5.5 km along the river. Motorbike-taxis, trishaws, pick-ups are available all over town, especially at the central market. Just "appear" to be lost and someone will offer you a ride, which should cost no more than 350 kyat in town. Do not pay more than 700 kyat for the transport from the bus station, train station or the main junction to the city centre (motorbike/trishaw). Tuk-tuk drivers might ask up to 3,000 kyat for the two mile ride, which is too much.
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MAQ · Mae Sot Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Mawlamyine
Drink
Faluda, a drink made of ice cream, jelly, syrup, basil seeds and pudding. Found at the night marked or Deli France Bakery.
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Questions
Mawlamyine: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Mawlamyine?
Mawlamyine has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; August is the wettest, with about 977 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Mawlamyine?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mae Sot Airport (MAQ), about 101 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Mawlamyine?
kyat (MMK).
Nearby
Destinations near Mawlamyine
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; public holidays from python-holidays (MIT); places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.