MAWLAMYINE

Mawlamyine, a charming town, is the capital of Mon State, situated at the mouth of the Thaniwin River. It is easily accessible by road and rail from Yangon. Sites to see in Mawlamyine are Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Uzena Pagoda, GaungZey Kyung, Queen Seindom monastery and Caves of Kawgun famous for its countless Buddha images. Kyaikkhami Pagoda, perched on the rocks by the sea and joined to the land by a covered causeway, is the main attraction. About 34 km from Mawlamyine is Thanbyuzayat, an Allied War Memorial Cemetery for the prisoners of war during the Second World War, who lost their lives in the construction of the famous Death Railway across the River Kwai. On the way back to Thanbyuzayat you can visit Pha-Auk International Meditation Center. Win Sein Meditation Center is also one of the famous meditation centers in Myanmar. Inside this compound stands the biggest reclining Buddha Image in the world, over 200 meters long. Dawei, Myeik and Kawthaung are the famous towns on the Taninthayi Coast.

BELIN

It is one of the mysterious lands of with many old historical monuments as Buddha Images and Stupas. KyikehtisaungSayadaw( venerable monk) and his monastery are very well known spot for local people. There are many old stone Buddha Images in Zotethup village. It was discovered by the Sayadaw last 30 years ago.

THAHTONE

It is believed to have been the place where Buddhism started in Myanmar. It was an ancient capital of former Mon kingdom and also known as Suvanabhumi. It is situated on the main road from Bago to Motama, 367 km away from Yangon, accessible by rail and road from Yangon.