Bago Region district, Myanmar

Places to visit near Pyay

Pyay is a city in Bago Region district, Myanmar, home to about 135,308 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 76 buddhist sites, 17 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sri Ksetra Or Thaye Khittaya (9 km) and Thonepanhla Monastery (13 km).

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Pyay at a glance

Location
Bago Region district, Myanmar
Population
about 135,308
Coordinates
18.8246° N, 95.2222° E
Places within 50 km
160 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Pyay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pyay: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Pyay

121 buddhist sites within 100 km of Pyay. The closest is Shaw Kan Thar Pagoda (1 km); the best-known is Thonepanhla Monastery (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Pyay

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pyay. The closest is Srimariyaman Temple (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pyay

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pyay. The closest is Viewpoint on River/ Photo Point (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pyay

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pyay. The closest is Nyaung-gaing (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Pyay

7 temples within 100 km of Pyay. The closest is Sri Sakthi Veerama Kaali Amman Temple Pyay (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Pyay

4 museums within 100 km of Pyay. The closest is Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda Library & Museum (1 km); the best-known is Sri Ksetra Or Thaye Khittaya (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pyay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pyay
  2. 1 km Shwe Bone Pwint Pagoda · Buddhist site, Bago Region
  3. 1 km Tite Phyu Mosque · mosque, Bago Region
  4. 1 km Srimariyaman Temple · heritage site, Bago Region
  5. 14 km Thonepanhla Monastery · monastery, Bago Region
  6. 4 km Sri Ksetra Or Thaye Khittaya · museum, Bago Region
  7. 9 km Back to Pyay

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How to reach Pyay

    All places near Pyay by distance

    Within 15 km of Pyay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pyay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites76121Shaw Kan Thar Pagoda (1 km)
    Other attractions3847Yan Aung Mingalar (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1721Srimariyaman Temple (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1015Viewpoint on River/ Photo Point (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Nyaung-gaing (12 km)
    Temples57Sri Sakthi Veerama Kaali Amman Temple Pyay (1 km)
    Museums44Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda Library & Museum (1 km)
    Parks13Khittayar Ayeyar Park (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12KyaungGyi Shia Mosque (1 km)
    Churches22Francis Xavier Catholic Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls11Happy Land (2 km)
    Caves11Ruins - Rahanta 'cave' Pagoda (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Alluvium (65 km)

    Pyay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pyay?

    Sri Ksetra Or Thaye Khittaya (museum, about 9 km), Thonepanhla Monastery (monastery, about 13 km), Srimariyaman Temple (heritage site, about 1 km), Shwe Bone Pwint Pagoda (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Tite Phyu Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Viewpoint on River/ Photo Point (viewpoint, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pyay?

    160 places on Spotwander: 76 buddhist sites, 38 other attractions, 17 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Pyay?

    Shaw Kan Thar Pagoda, about 1 km by road; Kin PhaYar (pagoda) (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pyay?

    Srimariyaman Temple, about 1 km by road; Tite Phyu Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pyay?

    Viewpoint on River/ Photo Point, about 1 km by road; Kanar Viewpoint (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pyay?

    Start in Pyay, visit Shwe Bone Pwint Pagoda, then Tite Phyu Mosque, then Srimariyaman Temple, then Thonepanhla Monastery, then Sri Ksetra Or Thaye Khittaya, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pyay?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage.

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