2 days isn’t really a lot of time given the amount there is to see in the region, so our recommend 2 day Mawlamyine region itinerary is quite tightly packed!
If 2 days is not enough, check out our 3 Day Itinerary and 5 Day Itinerary.
DAY 1
Morning
Watch the sunrise from Uzina Pagoda
Kayaikthakan pagoda
Mahamyatmuni pagoda
Kawkhan Monastery
Yadanarbon (Queen’s) Monastery
Afternoon
Mottama Hills
Sunset cruise on river – book through one of the travel agencies on Strand Road
Travel to Mukyi (under an hour) for overnight at Mukyi Meditation Retreat & Ancient Rock Carvings
DAY 2
Morning
Walk through forest from Mukyi to newly discovered rock carvings
Bandhi They Lar Pagoda
Afternoon Option 1: South Mon State
Reclining Buddha
Thanbyuzayat Death Railway & WWII Cemetery
Kyaik Ka Mi Sea Pagoda
Kan Gyi Pagoda lake walk
Afternoon Option 2: Hpa An
Kyauk Ka Latt
Sa-Dan Cave (Elephant Cave)
Kawgoon Cave
King’s Cave
Kawhnat pagoda compound
Walk around Lower Main and Strand Road looking at architecture and markets
Fascinating blog, Leckie & Laura! Thanks for connecting with us on Twitter! Keep up the great work and travel safe! We are quitting our jobs to travel long-term in August, wish us luck! 🙂
You don’t need luck. You’ll have an amazing time!