Things to do & places to visit in Mon State, Myanmar

Mon State #6 destination in Myanmar 2023. The average rating score is 4.36 based on 1.976 traveler reviews, of 27 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Rangoon, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 16:14.

Top things to do (24)

Top places to visit (27 attractions)

5.0 Kha one Cave (2 reviews)
- OMG
Spent < 1 hour Caverns & Caves
Monkeys, Buddhas, Buddhas. Here, there, everywhere. An amazing Buddha-filled cave. It is hard to believe the numbers of Buddhas in one small area. See more..
5.0 Kyaikhtisaung Pagoda (1 review)
- this is where the golden rock is
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
you have to take your shoes off and it is dirty. there are a lot of locals and it is massive mobs. they camp out on the stairs. it is dirty. you can not go and tough the rock but it is a walk up and down. you can not go in wheel chair. you can pay to be carried. the truck ride it a white knuckle and it is fun. have your policy payed up. See more..
5.0 Mawlamyine Car Hire And Rental Service (1 review)
- Comfortable drive from Mawlamyine to Inle lake
Spent 2-3 hours Taxis & Shuttles

Hello . My name is Mr. Nai . We are providing of comfortable car with experience speaking English driver or driverguide. We are warmly welcome you to Southern Myanmar. We are drive you in a private car and show you around Myanmar. Our driver can speak English. We are looking foreword to show our beautiful country. See more..
5.0 Kyaik Htee Saung (1 review)
- Excellent Highlight of Laterite Culture in Mon State
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Kyaik Htee Saung Pagoda is located at Zoke Thoke Village of Bilin Small Town of Mon State. Pagoda and Village is on the way from Bilin to Taung Sun & The pagoda was said to have been built by ogre brothers Mani Kondala and Dewa Kondala. At first the umbrella was slanted and so it was called Hti-Saung Pagoda. Later the Sayadaw of the pagoda made a vow and put right the umbrella and since then it was called Kyaikhtihsaung Pagoda. The pagoda was built all in laterite. with nothing of lime ,sand and cement. It was some 2600 years old. It has a height of 63 cubits. One of amazing things to see at Zoke Thoke Village is Old ancient Wall that made by laterite-made statues where you can't find like them in the whole Myanmar. If you like to study Myanmar Laterite Culture from 3dr Century to 5th Century , Kyaik Htee Saung Pagoda is a must to visit! After visiting Golden Rock , If you are proceeding to Mon State , Kyaik Htee Saung Pagoda and Zoke Thoke Village is worth to visit with ancient ruins! See more..
4.5 Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (1.448 reviews)
- THE GOLDEN ROCK
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

The hair-raising cramped ride to the rock with the locals beats an all day walk up the mountain. Spectacular gold covered rock! Amazing numbers of people making the pilgrimage, some carried on royal-style stretchers. The views of the rock and over the countryside are truly memorable. See more..
4.5 Santawshin Pagoda (59 reviews)
- Antique monastery doors
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Taxi driver kindly showed us the antique monastery before we went up. The wood carved doors, at least a hundred years old, are really exquisite, Hindu style dancers and flying cherubs, what a mix. Take the curved stairway down from the complex top, turn left before the street, walk across the courtyard and up the steps, and push open the metal doors. There's a caretaker inside who minds a Buddha shrine. See more..
4.5 Kyaikthanlan Pagoda (49 reviews)
- Fantastic view for sunset!
Spent 1-2 hours Observation Decks & Towers • Religious Sites

This is the Pagoda described by Kipling in the Road to Mandalay (By the old Mawlymayne Pagoda....). It is the biggest tourist attraction in Mawlymayne and the favourite sunset viewpoint. Another pagoda is listed and people are inaccurateley posting reviews of this pagoda to that one. It is a large Bhuddist pagoda with viewing area. See more..
4.5 Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery (42 reviews)
- Visit Uncle's grave
Cemeteries

Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery was created by the Army Graves Service who transferred to it all graves along the northern section of the railway, between Moulmein and Nieke. There are now 3,149 Commonwealth and 621 Dutch burials of the Second World war in the cemetery. See more..
4.5 The Death Railway Museum (12 reviews)
- Must go place in Mawlamyine . Highly recommended !
Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums

Very interesting place to visit ... I have been once and want to go study for next time when i can able to go visit Mawlamyaing . See more..
4.5 Kyaikkhami Yae Le Pagoda (11 reviews)
- Feed the fish
Sunday: 4:30 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Very popular spot to feed massive fish. Great pagoda with many features. This is a pagoda where some of the areas are able to be visited by men only. This pagoda is on the edge of the sea in a spectacular setting. See more..
4.5 Nwa La Bo Pagoda (9 reviews)
- Not quite worth the climb
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I've read that this place rivals the Golden Rock, which I didn't visit. It's quite a trek to get there, and a little underwhelming. Certainly a good bet for adventurers (like me) but the long, hot, bumpy ride up into the mountains (or walk, as I did) is probably not worth it. See more..
4.5 Kyauktalon Taung (Hillock) (6 reviews)
- Impressive view.
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

A brief walk up steep steps to afford a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. Allow 45 mins for the up and down. See more..
4.5 Kabyar Wa Beach (5 reviews)
- Fresh Beach
Beaches

From Ye Town down to the south about 1 hours with motorbike. The road condition is good now. Very brand new beach in Mon State. Most visited by local people right now. Cheap seafood and enjoy fresh beach. See more..
4.5 Kyaik Paw Law (2 reviews)
- A place shouldn't be missed
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Ancient pagoda which is popular for said-to-be alive mole near left eye and fulfilling wishes. It is on the way to Kyaik Htee Yoe pagoda (pagoda on Golden rock). See more..
4.5 Pa-Auk Tawya Meditation Centre (2 reviews)
Sunday: 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Missions • Religious Sites

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4.0 Mahamuni Paya (32 reviews)
- Delightful!
Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins

Such a serene and beautiful setting. I loved the peaceful atmosphere of the pagoda and thought the stained glass and peacock tiles were beautiful See more..
4.0 St Matthew's Church (24 reviews)
- a must when in Mawlamyine
Churches & Cathedrals

St Matthew church is an abandoned church in Mawlamyine - also known as "little England" and the capital of british Burma from 1826 to 1852. Build in the late 18 hundreds, and abandoned, it pays testament to the former colonial time in Burma/Myanmar. A must-see when in Mawlamyine. Recommend walking around and peeking trough the boards over the windows to see the interior. If you want to explore, there is an abadoned cemetary near by (close to the still functioning catholic church) - just walk trough the overgrown grounds (beware of snakes, there is no path, you'll need to make your own) and you'll soon find old tombstones dating from early 18 hundreds to 1911 (the "newest" I found). Some are completely overgrown and cannot be found, but you can see the tombstone of little Julia and little Jennie, who only lived for four years. See more..
4.0 Gaung Se Kyun (13 reviews)
- Nice experience
Islands

Also known as Shampoo island as long ago royal hair-washing ceremonies were helt there. A boat driver will take you there for ~5k kyat. The island is worth a short visit, bring some lunch or snacks and just hang out in the shade of the trees between the monks and stupa's. See more..
4.0 Ocean Supercenter (5 reviews)
- Biggest shopping mall in Mawlamyine
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls

ocean Supercenter is biggest mall in Mawlamyine township. And You can get all things in this place like a another Supercenter. See more..
4.0 Japan Paya (1 review)
- 泰緬鉄道の旧日本軍による慰霊碑
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Religious Sites
Webではいくつか情報があるが、ガイドブックにはほとんど紹介されていない、泰緬鉄道建設の際の殉難者の慰霊碑で、旧日本陸軍が建てたものだそうです。正式名称は良くわかりませんが、Japan Payaで通じました。
ダウェイ～モーラミャインの路線バスで、タンビュザヤ市内の時計台のある三叉路のバス停で下車し、バイクタクシーで5分ほど。C61が展示されているThe death railway museumの少し先にあります。 See more..
4.0 Khat Ya Khat Yu Pagoda (1 review)
- 大きな大きな座仏
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
ムドンから更に南、モーラミャイン-タンビュッザヤ間の8号線沿いに建つ大仏のパゴダです。走っていると不意に現れるので驚きます。形は座仏ですが180フィートらしいので約55メートルもある巨大なもの。現在も建築中です。パゴダは上階まで拝観可能。1階はお寺の位牌堂のような作りで、中には寄進された仏像が並んでいました。参道には簡単なお店も出ています。 See more..
3.5 Win Sein Taw Ya - Reclining Buddha (214 reviews)
- Largest in the world!
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Just really odd! The Buddhas themselves are very impressive. Apparently the largest in the world. But the real fun in inside, it’s like walking around a building site barefoot. Many depictions of a Buddhist hell can be pretty terrifying! You can get a local bus from town very cheep to the main road. See more..
3.5 Death Railway (30 reviews)
- Kanchanapuri
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Went on the train to Nam poke .. death railway. Beautiful sights. Visited the cave temple. Had very good coconut ice cream. Weather hot at this time of year. Worth visiting once in a life time See more..
3.5 Mon Cultural Museum (3 reviews)
- Great section on crafts
Speciality Museums
Worth a short visit. A bit hit and miss but lots of interesting information along the way. Kind of a 'cherry picking' museum where some things are really interesting and others not so much. See more..
3.5 Zin Kyaik Waterfall (3 reviews)
- Waterfall
Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls

Very natural and green. Not far from main road. Car parking and some restaurants. I am so happy and relax in this place. See more..
Friendly Myanmar (0 review)
Multi-day Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Bike Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips

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Day return to Kyaikthiyo Pagoda (0 review)
Climbing Tours • Day Trips

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