Myanmar Culture & Nature

PYAY

Pyay, previously called Sri Khetra, an ancient city of Pyu era during the period from AD 300 to 1000, is about 285 km north of Yangon, situated on the east Bank of the river Ayeyarwaddy. It can be reached by road or by rail taking about 5 hours from Yangon. The ancient ruins of Pyu era still remain. Baw Baw Gyi stupa, Be Be Temple, Payagyi stupa, Shwesandaw pagoda, Shwenattaung pagoda and the unique Buddha image with glasses are of interest.

Side Trip: With the combination of about 2 hour drive by road across the Nawaday Bridge over the Ayeyarwaddy and a 15 minute boat ride, you can make an excursion to Akhauktaung, with beautiful Buddha images carved in the face of the rocky banks along the Ayeyarwaddy river.

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