Monywa: A Quaint Asian Respite
Just right at the banks of Chindwin River, Monywa, Myanmar is the largest city in the Sagaing Region and is known as Neem City because of the Neem trees that line its streets. The city is characterized by lively markets and several Buddhist temples. It is best accessible from the Mandalay International Airport (MDL), 90 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Monywa, Myanmar is between early December and late January. The region offers mostly hot weather throughout the year with a low chance of rain. Tourism is at its peak between March and May. Best to book Monywa MYM hotels in December, when tourists are unlikely to visit. The Thanboddhay Pagoda Festival and Hpo Win Daung Festival take place in November, while the Mount Popa Nat Festival takes place in December, featuring entertainment and processions.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Monywa, Myanmar is home to the magnificent Thanboddhay Pagoda, which collection boasts of over 500,000 Bhudda images. Visit the Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya, which is a standing Buddha statue and is considered the second tallest statue all over the world. Explore the 947 caves at Hpo Win Daung, which features ornate mural paintings. Drop by the Ledi Kyaungteik monastery, which features 806 stone slabs with Buddhist scriptures. Witness the majestic Shwezigon Pagoda and marvel at its circular gold leaf-gilded stupa. Sitting across Kan Thar Yar Lake is Win Unity Hotel, which offers travelers suites with terraces and lake views, warm bungalows, and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. The Shwe Taung Tan Hotel offers family rooms with lake views and a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and garden.
