[2025 Kyauktan Attraction] Travel Guide for Kyauktan (Updated May)

#springitinerary Ever wanted to escape Yangon without actually leaving? Thanlyin (a.k.a. Syriam) is your answer—just a 45-minute drive, but a world away. Think: crumbling colonial relics, bustling river life, and seafood so fresh it practically jumps onto your plate. Here’s why this underrated gem deserves your weekend! 🌊 First Impressions Crossing the Thanlyin Bridge, the salty breeze hits you first—then the chaos of motorbikes, betel nut vendors, and the distant hum of ships on the Yangon River. The vibe? "Yangon’s cool older sibling"—less polished, more personality. 🤣 The "Google Maps Led Me to a Ghost Ship" Moment I was determined to find the Portuguese-era ruins near the river. Google Maps insisted I wade through a suspiciously deep puddle… only to end up face-to-face with a rusty, half-sunken ferry covered in vines. (Turns out, the actual ruins were 200m left. Oops.) 🍤 Foodie Heaven Lunch was mohinga with a twist—crispy fried gaung sein (river crab) piled on top at a dockside shack. But the real star? A hidden night seafood market under the bridge, where I devoured butter-garlic prawns the size of my hand while stray cats judged me. 💎 Hidden Gem: Kyaik Khauk Pagoda at Sunset Everyone visits Kyauktan’s floating pagoda, but locals swear by this golden stupa on a hill. Climb the stairs at golden hour for panoramic views of the river, city, and fishing boats glittering below. Zero tourists, all magic. ⏳ Quickfire Itinerary 8 AM: Kyauktan Yele Pagoda (feed the catfish, dodge the monkeys!). 11 AM: Thanlyin Market (snack on mont lone yay paw—sticky rice balls!). 2 PM: Colonial ruins crawl (Portuguese church + overgrown cemeteries). 5 PM: Sunset at Kyaik Khauk Pagoda (bring water—those stairs are sneaky!). 7 PM: Seafood feast under the bridge (get the chili-lime squid!). Final Tips Hire a motorbike taxi—it’s the fastest way to zip between sights. Carry small kyat notes—market vendors rarely have change. Learn "Aung lar?" ("Is it fresh?" in Burmese)—seafood sellers love when you ask. Who’s ready for a mini-adventure? 🛵 #ThanlyinOrBust

Located in the middle of the river, near Yangon city, you have to take a boat across. It is a small pagoda full of charm and tranquility. You can walk around to see the ancient architecture and see the natural scenery around the temple. ⏰: Open daily from 06:00 to 17:00 #YelePagoda #WaterTemple #KyauktanYele #KyauktanYelePagoda #temple #Yangon #yangon #Myanmar #Burma #trip #travel #weekendtrip #familytrip #family #travelabroad #travelneighbors #travel #Myanmar #travelMyanmar #Kiratakesyoutole

Yelepaya Pagoda, Siriam, Burma Located on a small island in the middle of the water, the only way to get there is by boat. There is no bridge for cars or people to cross. According to legend, this pagoda was built during the Mon period, about a thousand years ago, by a Mon tycoon who made three wishes: 1. If there is a flood, don't let it reach the pagoda. 2. No matter how many people come to worship, may the area never be full, and may it accommodate as many people as possible at all times. 3. When you come to pray for something reasonable, may your wishes be granted. The main pagoda enshrines the hair relics of the Lord Buddha. When you enter, you will see a white jade Buddha statue dressed in Burmese style, made from 5 pieces of white jade: the head, both hands, and both feet. In addition, there is another thing that people come to worship, which is Phra Upakut, with the belief that Phra Upakut will bring luck and wealth. #WinterTravel#YelepayaPagoda

It is another worthwhile journey...very beautiful...temple in the middle of the water...Myanmar🙏🙏🙏

Myanmar is one of the countries of southeast Asia, most of the people following Buddhism. Wherever you go in Myanmar there are many temples with beautiful structure. This midstream Kyauktan pagoda is not so far from Yangon. It was built in the middle of the river so people need to use a boat to go to this pagoda. There are many Buddha statues around that pagoda, such a nice atmosphere. Now it's the rainy season here so be careful when you're visiting. #photography #mytripvlog #awesomepic #summervacation #celebratewithtrip #myanmar #temple #pagoda

Getting There - by Taxi from Yangon downtown plus by boat to the pagoda Attractions - Buddhistic place Cost - 25USD/one pax A pagoda and a monetary on the river. From Yangon to that pagoda, it could takes around 2hrs by taxi and 5mins by boat. Around 25 USD/ each or if you’re sharing a Taxi with others, you can pay less 15USD for a round trip from Yangon downtown. #myanmar #yangon