Pyain Gu, Mandalay – best time to visit, how to reach, places nearby

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Best seasonOctober to March

CrowdUsually quiet

Visiting Pyain Gu

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.

Best time

October to March. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Places to visit near Pyain Gu

All places near Pakokku →

Bagan Archaeological Museum, heritage site

Must-see

Other buddhist sites nearby

Shwegu Gyi Phaya · Mandalay1 km Mahabodhi Temple · Mandalay1 km Shwesandaw Phaya · Mandalay1 km Ananda Pahto Temple · Mandalay1 km Abeyadana Pahto · Mandalay3 km Tha Beik Hmauk Hpaya · Mandalay3 km

All buddhist sites in Myanmar →

How to reach Pyain Gu

Nearest towns with a guide: Pakokku (37 km) · Chauk (38 km). Coordinates 21.16867, 94.85814. Road distances are estimates.

Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Pyain Gu?

October to March. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Pyain Gu?

Nearby: Bagan Archaeological Museum (fort, 0 km), Gawdawpalin Phaya (fort, 0 km), Nathlaung Kyaung Temple (temple, 0 km), Shwegu Gyi Phaya (Buddhist site, 1 km), Thatbyinnyu Temple (temple, 1 km), Mahabodhi Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km).