Situated in the northern part of Rakhine State, and north of Sittwe, capital of the State.

How to get there
Take the flight from Yangon to Sittwe, from where you can go to Mrauk Oo by regular passenger boat, taking about 5 hours, or special speed boat with 20 seats takes only 2½ hours. It is also accessible from Sittwe by road via Ponnakyun and Kyauktaw.

Where to stay and where to dine
Mrauk Oo Hotel, Wai Tha Li Hotel and only where Chinese and European foods are available.

Why so special
Mrauk Oo is a 15th Century ancient city of Rakhine Kingdom, noted for its old temples with paintings of Indian cultural influence. Situated 30km from Mrauk Oo is the Mahamuni Shrine, one of the famous pagodas in Rakhine State. Worth sightseeing in Mrauk Oo are Shitthaung Pagoda, Dukkanthein pagoda and Andawthein Pagoda.

 

Mrauk Oo

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Last Saved: November 22nd, 2010