Pathein Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Myanmar
About Pathein
Lying at the western edge of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River delta, on the Pathein (Ngawan) River 190 km west ofYangon, Pathein is accessible to large vessels and despite its distance from the ocean, it is the most important delta port outside of Yangon. It is also the terminus of a branch of the main railway line. The city is a rice milling and export centre. The city's name may derive from Pathi (Burmese word for "Muslim"), due to the large population of Arab and Indian traders. The name was corrupted to Bassein during the British colonial period. The British built a fort and established a garrison in 1826, after the First Anglo-Burmese War. Pathein is now a peaceful little town with a scenic waterfront, many Buddhist temples, and Pathein umbrella workshops. The colourful handmade umbre
Top Attractions in Pathein
Explore the best things to see and do in Pathein:
- ★Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta
- ★Harbour
- ★Myaungmya
- ★Shwemokhtaw Pagoda
- ★St. Peters Cathedral
Where to Eat in Pathein
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hnin Wai Lwin Myanmar Cuisine
- 🍴Me Mf Lay
- 🍴Night market
- 🍴Super Cool Restaurant
Where to Stay in Pathein
- 🏨Delta Hotel
- 🏨Htike Myat San Motel
- 🏨La Pyae Won
- 🏨(New) Pammawaddy
- 🏨Paradise Hotel
- 🏨Sein Pyae Wi Yan
Pathein Travel Guide Sections
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