Kyaukse
Myanmar · Mandalay RegionMM
Town in Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Kyaukse is a town and the capital of Kyaukse District in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. Lying on the Zawgyi River, 25 miles (40 km) south of Mandalay, it is served by the Mandalay-Yangon (Rangoon) railway. The first Myanmar probably settled in the area about 800, and local 12th- and 13th-century inscriptions refer to Kyaukse as “the first home”. Remains of pagodas and old cities are found throughout the area. The Shwethalyaung Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta (1044–77), is located in Kyaukse.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 50,480
- Coordinates
- 21.606, 96.135
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 86 m
Overview of Kyaukse
Set in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, Kyaukse is a mid-sized city. Its resident count stands at approximately 50,480. And it shows in how much there is to see. Plan around culture, adventure and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Kyaukse
Culture in Kyaukse
(2)Under culture, Kyaukse is tagged with Mosques and Religious Sites. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kyaukse.
Adventure in Kyaukse
(1)Adventure in Kyaukse covers Off Road Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kyaukse.
Nature in Kyaukse
(1)Kyaukse's nature entries include Caves. It is a direct read of Kyaukse's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Kyaukse
(1)Nightlife in Kyaukse covers Festival. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kyaukse.
Wellness in Kyaukse
(1)Kyaukse records Spa under wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kyaukse. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Kyaukse
Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Kyaukse is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Asia/Yangon on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Kyaukse that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kyaukse known for?
- Travellers associate Kyaukse with culture, adventure and nature. It sits in Mandalay Region, Myanmar and counts about 50,480 residents.
- What can you do in Kyaukse?
- Kyaukse is tagged with Mosques, Religious Sites, Off Road Trails, Caves and Festival, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Kyaukse?
- Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Kyaukse located?
- Kyaukse belongs to Mandalay Region, Myanmar, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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