Yangon to Monywa is 727 km away and it takes about 10 hours via Yangon-Mandalay Expressway. There are many buses running from Yangon to Monywa and most of the buses run in the evening. But there are also morning buses which depart at 8:00 am or 9:00 am.
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Shwe Mandalar Bus Normal (2+2) | 20:00 >> 06:00 Yangon >> Monywa | Approximately 11 hours 00 mins | 13.6$ | |||||||||
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20:00 >> 06:30 Yangon >> Monywa | Approximately 0 days 10 hours 30 mins | 14$ | |||||||||
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Famous Traveller Express VIP(2+1) | 19:30 >> 08:30 Yangon >> Monywa | Approximately 0 days 13 hours 00 mins | 18.5$ |
Monywa is a destination for those who would like to learn Myanmar religion and archaeology.
It was built in 1303 but reconstructed in 1939. It has the different architectural designs from the other temples in Myanmar including the color and the guards at the front of the temples are white elephants instead of mythical lions.
It is famous for the giant standing Buddha statue which is the third tallest in the world and also a thousand Bodhi trees. There is also a sitting Buddha statue under construction which is expected to be the largest statue in the world.
It is located on the west bank of Chindwin River. It will take around 20 minutes to walk up the hill. It has over 900 sandstone caves filled with well-preserved statue and mural paintings dating back to 14th to 18th centuries.
It is one of the popular picnic spots in Kyaukka Village. It will feel good to take a bath in the stream surrounded by shady trees.
The 33 m high Buddha image stuck with gold foil which is dating back to the 14th century.
It is a big village which is famous for its black lacquerware. In Myanmar, we call it “Kyaukka ware”.
It is situated in Sagaing Region and established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1941 and as a national park in 1984. Now, it is the largest national park in Myanmar.
It will be a wise choice if you want to get out of the crowded city life. There are over 600 monasteries where you can meditate and learn Buddha’s sayings.
Let me recommend a few hotels with a fair price.
It is located in Monywa and features a spa, fitness center and outdoor pool. It offers comfortable rooms and bungalows with free WiFi.
It is located near the clock tower and 11 min drive away from Monywa Highway Bus Terminal
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There are a lot of buses running from Yangon to Monywa every day from Aung Mingalar Bus station to Monywa Highway Bus Station. The earliest bus is 8 am in the morning and lastest bus is 9 pm in the evening. Driving hour is around 10 hours. You can buy bus tickets from online, travel agents and direct at the bus gate. In order to get a better seat soonest arrangement is better.
The Bus schedule is updating daily so you can contact [email protected] for more information.
Here are some information and emergency numbers you might want to know.
Police - 199
Ambulance - 192
Fire Brigade - 191
Kingdom of Thailand |
951-226721, 226728, 226824 |
People’s Republic of China |
951-221280, 221281, 224025, 224097, 221926 |
State of Japan |
951-549644-8, 540411, 540400, 540399, 545988 |
Republic of Korea (South) |
951-527142, 527143, 527144, 515190 |
United State of America |
951-536509, 535756,508038 |
Republic of Singapore |
951-559001 |
Socialist Republic of Vietnam |
951-230 3227 |
Federation of Malaysia |
951-220248, 220249, 220251, 220230 |
Republic of India |
951-391219, 388412, 243972 |
Republic of France |
951-212178, 212520, 212523, 212528, 512532 |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
951-370867, 380322, 371852, 371853, 256438, 370863 |
Federal Republic of Germany |
951-548951, 548952, 548953 |
Commonwealth of Australia |
951-2307410 |
Republic of the Philippines |
951-558149, 558150-53 |
Republic of Italy |
951-527100, 527101 |
Russian Federation |
951-241955, 254161 |