Pyin Oo Lwin
Myanmar · Mandalay RegionMM
Hill town in Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Pyin Oo Lwin or Pyin U Lwin, formerly and colloquially referred to as Maymyo, is a scenic hill town in the Mandalay Region, Myanmar, approximately 67 kilometers (42 mi) east of Mandalay, at an elevation of 1,070 metres (3,510 ft). The town had an estimated population of around 255,000 in 2014.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 255,000
- Coordinates
- 22.035, 96.457
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 1070 m
Overview of Pyin Oo Lwin
In Mandalay Region, Myanmar, Pyin Oo Lwin stands out as a large city. The population is roughly 255,000. It sits at about 1,070 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature, culture and adventure to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Pyin Oo Lwin
Nature in Pyin Oo Lwin
(17)Looking for nature? Pyin Oo Lwin has Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Counting everything, 17 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pyin Oo Lwin.
Culture in Pyin Oo Lwin
(11)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Docks. It is a direct read of Pyin Oo Lwin's activity profile. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Pyin Oo Lwin
(7)Adventure lovers get Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Parachute. Everything listed here comes from what Pyin Oo Lwin is actually tagged with. There are 7 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Pyin Oo Lwin
(7)Sports in Pyin Oo Lwin covers Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Running. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pyin Oo Lwin.
Water Sports in Pyin Oo Lwin
(6)Water Sports lovers get Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Paddle, Swimming and Water Skiing. It is a direct read of Pyin Oo Lwin's activity profile. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Wellness in Pyin Oo Lwin
(4)Our data lists Farms, Spa, Turkish Baths and Wellness as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pyin Oo Lwin.
Family in Pyin Oo Lwin
(3)Pyin Oo Lwin's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Pyin Oo Lwin's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Pyin Oo Lwin
(2)The nightlife shortlist for Pyin Oo Lwin: Events and Festival. Everything listed here comes from what Pyin Oo Lwin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Pyin Oo Lwin
(1)For other activities, expect Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pyin Oo Lwin.
Best time to visit Pyin Oo Lwin
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Pyin Oo Lwin rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Yangon.
Similar destinations
Places near Pyin Oo Lwin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pyin Oo Lwin known for?
- Pyin Oo Lwin is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Mandalay Region, Myanmar with around 255,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pyin Oo Lwin?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens in Pyin Oo Lwin. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Pyin Oo Lwin?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Pyin Oo Lwin located?
- Administratively, Pyin Oo Lwin sits in Mandalay Region, Myanmar — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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