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City in Bago Region, Myanmar
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This pagoda offers the perfect view to take pictures of the giant, sitting Buddha (Sehtatgyi).
Big Ten-storey Buddha
Giant, sitting Buddha.
This pagoda offers a great view of Pyay and the surrounding area.
An interesting collection of artifacts found around the ruins, showing bronze, ceramic and stone funerary urns, silver coins and bowls, jewellery, carved stone Buddhist and Hindu figures as well as ceramic votive plaques.
A Buddha with glasses, and the 80 Buddhas Monastery. There are other pagodas within 400 m diameter around Shwe Myethman. Also see this interesting sight, 2 km before Shwe Myethman.
The Shwe Bontha Muni Buddha is supposed to be one of three replicas of the Maha Myat Muni Buddha, believed to date to 554 BCE when Sandar Thuriya, the king, ruled.
Hmwaza
Even if you have seen Bagan, this sight is well-worth the visit. In 2014, Sri Kshetra, Halin and Beikthano (the Pyu cities) have been declared UNESCO World Heritage.
In the cliff carved, beautiful Buddha statues. Best be seen by boat from the river. In addition, you can make a stop and explore the temples and Buddhas on top of Akuak Tuang mountain, which takes about one hour.
Auntie Moe's
A wide range of delicious curries. Top choice among all restaurants in Pyay.
Not very good value for money.
Good western and South Korean food by the owner Banyar Aung, who has worked as a cook in Kuala Lumpur.
Great for sunset, including extensive English menu.
Serve yourself all you can eat hotpot and BBQ for 6,000 kyat.
Coffee, tea and little snacks.
Another riverside option good for a chill and tea.
This is the recommended choice in Pyay. Family run, cozy and clean, although a little outdated and moldy. Very helpful people and great breakfast (papaya, samosa, spring rolls).
Small but cheap rooms. Including a bottle of water. WiFi.
Not clean or comfortable.
Has 20 old but decent rooms on the first floor in a very central location. Rooms are small but include comfortable beds, bathroom, TV, fridge and AC. Very friendly staff and bell boys.
Bright, big rooms including bathroom and TV. Comfort of the rooms various, so make sure to see your room before checking in. Great location nearby the river.
One of the more expensive hotels including all amenities, e.g. a swimming pool.
Try this market for the typical items found on Burmese markets.
The Main Roundabout with an Aung San statue in the middle can be used for orientation, because most destinations are close.
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