Pyin Oo Lwin in Myanmar

Pyin Oo Lwin Tours

Pyin Oo Lwin is a verdant hill town surrounded by the Shan Plateau, east of Mandalay. Formerly called Maymyo after Colonel May, it served as a welcome respite from oppressive summers for the British rulers. Today, Pyin Oo Lwin literalll translates as the city of gardens, and is a colorful canvas of nature. There are charming colonial buildings that add further character to the tree-lined streets. Winding avenues make their way to quiet roadside settlements in which various Burmese and Shan ethnic peoples, as well as descendants of Chinese and Indian settlers, call home. Despite a burgeoning trade and increasing visitors, the town retains its old world charm and is best explored on a traditional horse-drawn carriage.

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Heritage & Culture

Nature & Landscapes

Highlights

Churches
Colonial Buildings
Botanical Garden
Waterfall

Places to Stay

Hotel Pyin Oo Lwin

Style: Guest house

Located in Pyin Oo Lwin town.

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