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Bilu Island

Bilu Island, also called Ogre Island, is located close to Mawlamyine in Mon State in Myanmar. It is known for its green scenic landscapes consisting of palm trees and paddy fields, and small hills surrounding communities. Bilu Island is a popular day trip for tourists exploring Mawlamyine to experience the countryside of Myanmar. Bilu is a sizeable deltaic island inhabited by more than 20 million people spread across 78 villages. The island is also known for its rich Mon culture, and their occupations, including the production of handicrafts, handmade items, wooden crafts, rubber cultivation, tobacco, fibres and fabrics made of cotton and silk. A recently built bridge connects Bilu Kyun to the mainland, and now travelers can rent a motorbike or a taxi to make a trip on their own. Read More

Death Railway Museum is located at Thanbyuzayat, the last stop of the Burma-Siam railway close to Mawlamyine in Myanmar. It is infamous as the death railway because of the death of hundreds of thousands of locals and prisoners of war who died during the construction of this 415 km long railway line during World War II. The museum has exhibits of the photographs, locomotive engines, journals and belongings of these people, along with the equipment. There is also a memorial dedicated to the workers in front of the railway track. The railway museum gives tourists an insight into the events around the construction of this railway line which stretches from Nong Pladuk in Thailand, over the Mae Klong river to Thanbyuzayat in Burma. Read More

Guang Se Kyun, also famous as Shampoo island, is located amidst Thanlwin River close to the city of Mawlamyine in Myanmar. It is home to a few Buddhist pagodas, and monasteries and a boat trip to the island is one of the preferred activities of the tourists.

Hpa An is a city located in the south of Myanmar, and is the capital of Kayin state and is one of the upcoming tourist destinations. Hpa An is known for its remote location surrounded by paddy fields, karst limestone mountains, many ancient caves and Buddhist pagodas. It is one of the recommended towns to visit if you want to experience the untouched countryside of Myanmar and the natural beauty it is blessed with Hike to the top of Mount Zwegabin for a stunning sunrise. Explore Saddan, Kaw Ka Taung Kaw Goon Ya-The-By and Bat Caves to witness 11th-century statues of Buddha and paintings inside the walls of the caves. Kan Thar Yar Lake is best during the evening for a stroll. The best way to explore Hpa An is to rent a motorbike or take a tuk-tuk tour. Read More

The Kyaikthanlan Pagoda is an old Buddhist temple located in the city of Mawlamyine in Myanmar. It is home to the tallest Buddhist Pagoda in Myanmar. Also, its commanding location atop hills provides splendid panoramic views of the horizon comprising of green fields amidst Karst mountains, making it a famous attraction for tourists visiting Mawlamyine. Kyaikthanlan Pagoda was built in 875 AD during the reign of Mon King Mutpi Raja.

Kyauktalon Taung is a rocky cliff surrounded by paddy fields, located close to the city of Mawlamyine in Myanmar. It is over 300 meters high and is topped with a Buddhist pagoda, which can be reached by a small hike. There is also a Hindu temple close to this shrine. The excellent views of the horizon comprising of the green countryside makes Kyauktalon Taung worth visiting for tourists.

The Mon State Cultural Museum, also called Mon Ethnic Cultural Museum, is located in the city centre of Mawlamyine in Myanmar. It houses artefacts depicting the history, traditions and culture of the Mon community. The displays include handicrafts, silverware, coins, Buddhist statues, sculptures and manuscripts. It is worth checking out for tourists visiting the city to know about the Mon community.

Mudon is a town in the Mon state located in southern Myanmar. The main attraction in Mudon is the Win Sein Buddha, which is the largest reclining statue of Buddha in the world. Hills surround the town dotted with paddy and rice fields. Its remote location attracts tourists who love uncrowded places and want to experience the countryside of Myanmar. Tourists can visit the village of Kamawet, which has a community dedicated to conserving the culture of the Mon people. The centre has shops selling handmade products, handicrafts, and people also get to know the history and traditions in their exhibition. Other attractions worth checking out in Mudon include Kangyi Lake, Jon Jon Ja Forest Monastery and Kangyi Pagoda. Read More

Myo Ma Night Market is located close to the city centre in Mawlamyine in Myanmar. It is a concrete building housing a few shops, which sell everything from household appliances to cheap clothes. The interesting things for tourists are outside the building, where scores of shops selling excellent street food, souvenirs, handicrafts, lacquerware and handmade bags, clothes and jewellery.

Setse Beach is located on the Gulf of Martaban of the Andaman Sea close to Mawlamyine in Mon State, in southern Myanmar. It runs for over 5km long, but the beach is brown watered due to the silts that flow from the Salween river. It is popular among the tourists for a heritage resort that has been around for more than 50 years. The beach is popular among the locals who enjoy walks and hangout out the time of sunset on weekends and holidays.