Nyaung-U Market
ညောင်ဦးဈေး
Nyaung-U's traditional morning market offers local produce, thanaka, lacquerware and textiles, a good glimpse of everyday life.
Nyaung-U Market sits in the center of Nyaung-U town, near the Irrawaddy River jetty and the junction with Shwezigon Pagoda. It is the largest market in the Bagan area and is busiest every morning. Local farmers sell vegetables, dried fish, betel leaves and spices, alongside thanaka (yellow sandalwood) blocks, which Burmese women rub on their faces, bamboo weaving, longyi fabrics, lacquerware and souvenirs. Prices are more affordable than at stalls near the major sights, and bargaining is expected. For breakfast, try a bowl of mohinga (fish noodle soup). Visit Shwezigon Pagoda in the morning and then browse the market on the way, as many stalls close by the afternoon. Keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
About 06:00–17:00 (busiest during the morning market)
Nearby sights
- Shwezigon Pagoda
- Htilominlo Temple
- Upali Thein
- Payathonzu Temple
- Lemyethna Temple
- Sulamani Temple
- Pyathada Temple
- Ananda Temple