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🌎  Myanmar 🇲🇲

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4.5
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📍  Shwe Yan Pyay

✈️  Heho Airport (HEH)

🚗  24.9 KM

⏱️  44 minutes

Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery, near Nyaungshwe in Myanmar, is a charming wooden monastery known for its unique oval windows and intricate carvings. It is easily accessible by bicycle (around 15-20 minutes) or taxi/tuk-tuk from Nyaungshwe. Visitors can explore independently or as part of a guided tour, with no specific seasonal restrictions affecting access, though the dry season (October-May) is generally more pleasant for travel. Entry is typically free, with donations welcomed, and a visit usually lasts between 30 minutes to an hour. Remember to dress respectfully (shoulders and knees covered) and remove shoes before entering sacred areas.