Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
45-mile stretch of river south of Kyaukmyaung has been designated as a dolphin
protection zone.
Shopping
Central Market
MARKET
MAP
(Zeigyo Rd; 6.30am-5.30pm)
Sample Pyin Oo Lwin's famous (if seasonal) strawberries
and other fruit, fresh, dried or as jams and wine. Also has cheap Western clothes and
longyi
. There are tailors on the 1st floor if you need alterations or something knocked up.
Liqueur Corner
ALCOHOL
(Zeigyo Rd; 8.30am-8.30pm)
Local fruit wines (bottles from K5000), as well as rotgut
whisky and beer.
Pacific World Curio
ANTIQUES, CRAFT
(Mandalay-Lashio Rd; 8am-7pm)
Decent selection of Shan puppets, as well as other 'an-
tiques' and local craft items. Haggle hard.
Information
There are internet places all over town, although connection speeds vary. Pristine dollars
can be changed at the
CB Bank
(Mandalay-Lashio Rd;
10am-3pm Mon-Fri)
.
)
Snacks and drinks and free
Green Garden
(9/10 Ziwaka St; per hr K400;
7am-9pm;
wifi.
TKY Internet
(Ziwaka St; per hr K400;
10am-10pm)
Handy for Grace Hotel 1.
Wi Cafe
(Circular Rd; per hr K500;
6am-9pm;
)
Hipster teahouse with attached internet
cafe and free wifi.
Getting There & Away
