Pyin Oo Lwin Town
ပြင်ဦးလွင်
An English-style hill town at an elevation of about 1,000 meters. Colonial villas, the Purcell Clock Tower and colorful horse carriages give it a distinctive character, and it is known for strawberries and coffee.
Pyin Oo Lwin, formerly known as Maymyo, served as Burma’s summer capital during British colonial rule. Many Tudor-style and colonial villas remain, including the Candacraig Hotel. The Purcell Clock Tower in the town center is said to be modeled on London’s Big Ben, and colorful wooden horse carriages still carry passengers through the streets. The central market sells strawberries, jams, wool sweaters and local coffee. The area also has a Chinese community and a Guanyin Temple. The cool climate makes it a good day trip from Mandalay, and you can also stay overnight and then take the train to Gokteik Viaduct.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Kandawgyi Gardens
- Dat Taw Gyaint Waterfall
- Shwenandaw Monastery
- Kuthodaw Pagoda
- Atumashi Monastery
- Sandamuni Pagoda
- Mandalay Hill
- Kyauktawgyi Pagoda (Mandalay)