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Monywaမုံရွာ
Spend one day in Monywa: see Boddhi Tataung and Thanboddhay Pagoda, then catch a bus back – about 3 h each way.
Monywa is a small city in Sagaing Division, reachable by frequent non‑air‑conditioned buses from Mandalay or Bagan (≈3 h). Its main sights are the giant Boddhi Tataung Buddha statues and the Thanboddhay Pagoda with 500,000 tiny Buddha figures. A single day covers both, plus a quick meal and a night in budget accommodation if you arrive late.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid May–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 0–1 (optional if arriving late)
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Monywa191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Monywa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyMonywa is generally safe for tourists; main risks are mosquitoes and traffic in the town centre.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 192 fire/ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundTuk‑tuks are everywhere; a ride from the bus station to the city centre costs ≤1,000 kyat (≈$0.50).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Monywa
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Monywa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tuk‑tuks are everywhere; a ride from the bus station to the city centre costs ≤1,000 kyat (≈$0.50).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Thanboddhay Pagoda
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Tuk‑tuk from Monywa centre, about 30–45 min
500,000 Buddha sculptures; climb the tower opposite.
Boddhi Tataung
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Tuk‑tuk from Thanboddhay Pagoda, about 4 km (2.5 mi)Tuk‑tuk from Thanboddhay Pagoda, about 2.5 mi (4 km)
Giant standing and reclining Buddha statues; enter the standing one.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Golden Arrow Hotel
Double room USD 25 (2013), clean, fast internet, air‑con not adjustable
Monywa Hotel
Double room USD 35 incl. breakfast (2013), newer air‑con, friendly staff
New hotel between Clock Tower and Bogyoke Statue
Double room USD 20 (2013), promotional rates, very friendly staff
Shwe Taung Tarn Guesthouse
Cheapest double room USD 20 (2013), basic, no internet
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MMK 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × MMK 20,000 | MMK 20,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MMK 3,000 | MMK 3,000 |
| Non‑air‑cond bus Mandalay → Monywa (round‑trip)1 × MMK 2,000 · check | MMK 2,000 |
| Tuk‑tuk city‑centre ride1 × MMK 1,000 · check | MMK 1,000 |
| Mosquito repellent (100 ml)1 × MMK 700 · check | MMK 700 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 2,670 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 29,370 per person per day, bed included | MMK 29,370 |
USD 20–35 per night (2026 estimate)
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Prices of common things
| Non‑air‑cond bus Mandalay → Monywa | MMK 2,000 |
| Tuk‑tuk ride city centre | MMK 1,000 |
| Mosquito repellent (100 ml) | MMK 700 |
| Budget guesthouse double room | USD 20 |
| Mid‑range hotel double room | USD 35 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mosquitoes are abundant; buy repellent (≈700 kyat for 100 ml).
- Bus tickets vary; negotiate for 2,000 kyat from Mandalay or 3,000 kyat from Bagan (official price higher).
- Non‑air‑conditioned buses can be hot; bring water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire/ambulance
- 192
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Monywaမုံရွာ
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Emergency
- Police191
- Fire/ambulance192
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Yangon; other embassies are in Yangon or Nay Pyi Taw.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mandalay → Monywa bus (non‑air‑cond): about MMK 2,000 round‑trip, ≈3 h each way (check)
- Tuk‑tuk city centre: ≈MMK 1,000 (check)
Say or show
- တောင်းပန်ပါတယ် — Excuse me / Sorry (taung pan par tal)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyei zu tin par tal)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ? — How much is it? (be laut le?)
- ကတ်ဖြင့်ပေးချင်တယ် — Can I pay by card? (card phyin pay chin tal)
- အိမ်သာဘယ်မှာလဲ? — Where is the toilet? (ein tha be hma le?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Monywa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid May–Sep (monsoon)
- 0 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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