3 days isn’t a great deal of time to see Mawlamyine and surrounding areas, so some choices will need to be made. Day three has two suggested options, depending on your tastes.
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2 Day Itinerary For Mawlamyine, Mon State & Karen State, Myanmar
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!
Things To Do In Mon & Karen State, Myanmar
This area is still so off the tourist trail that the intrepid traveller can easily find that unique experience we all pine for. Although, given the lack of tourist set up and variance of ethnic groups in the area, having a local guide can be all important. The area is currently training local guides who will be licenced in community based tourism. Your hotel will be able help you arrange this.
Things To Do In Mawlamyine
There’s not a lot of information on what there is to do in Mawlamyine and the Lonely Planet is woefully outdated. There’s actually quite a lot in the region, and if you’re willing to travel a little, the local areas contain some really great sites.
Getting To Mawlamyine
As Mawlamyine is still a little off the beaten track, it can be difficult to find information on how to get there. There are several options available to you.
We haven’t included the train as it’s not recommended – it is longer and much less comfortable than the bus.
