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Pyin Oo Lwin Holidays
A small, old-fashioned town, once a health resort during the British colonial era, Pyin Oo Lwin, located on the mountain road, makes for a refreshing place to visit.
Visit Pyin Oo Lwin
- Off the beaten track
- Park and garden
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
Pyin Oo Lwin: How to get there?
Two and a quarter hours by pickup truck from Mandalay
Pyin Oo Lwin: See when to go?
December
Pyin Oo Lwin: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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What our travellers think of their stay
A small, old-fashioned town, once a health resort during the British colonial era, Pyin Oo Lwin, located on the mountain road, makes for a refreshing place to visit.
My suggestion
Don't miss its botanical gardens, with its wealth of orchid greenhouses, bamboo plantations, the sense of calm and tranquility it exudes, and the view you get from the top of the central tower.
Pyin Oo Lwin is a Burmese town that still bears the marks of its British colonial past.
My suggestion
Consider taking a sweater with you as it is colder in this town than in many places in Burma. Also consider arriving at the station early in the morning to purchase your train ticket if you want a specific seat.
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