Ice City ( ရေခဲမြို့တော်) Travel Guide

Free Guide: Chill out in Pyin Oo Lwin's highland haven with strawberry ice creams and milkshakes at Ice City, where cool treats meet colonial hill station charm.

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Ice City ( ရေခဲမြို့တော်)

A brief summary of Ice City ( ရေခဲမြို့တော်)

Chill out in Pyin Oo Lwin's highland haven with strawberry ice creams and milkshakes at Ice City, where cool treats meet colonial hill station charm.

Ice City in Pyin Oo Lwin is a fast food restaurant renowned for its refreshing ice creams, milkshakes, and cold treats, perfect for the hill town's cooler climate. Located on Mandalay-Lashio Road, it draws locals and visitors seeking strawberry specialties and dairy delights amid colonial charm. Open daily 8am-6pm, it offers casual bites in a scenic highland setting.

0.2–1 hrTime to spend
$Budget
Indoor & outdoorSetting
4 / 5Mobile signal

On-site amenities

  • Drink options
  • Food options
  • Seating areas
Plan your visit

Opening hours

  • Every day8 am–6 pm

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

Address
XFV9+HR4, Pyin Oo Lwin

Getting there

Shared Taxi

From Mandalay center, 1.5-hour ride costs $5-8 USD per person, departs frequently from market areas.

Local Pickup Truck

Bumpy 2-hour trip from Mandalay for $2-3 USD, scenic but crowded; every 30 minutes from 82nd St.

Train

Scenic 4-5 hour journey via Gokteik Viaduct from Mandalay or Hsipaw, $1-2 USD, slow but atmospheric.

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Overview

Nestled in the cool hills of Pyin Oo Lwin, once a British colonial hill station known as Maymyo, Ice City stands as a beloved fast food spot specializing in chilled desserts and quick meals. At XFV9+HR4 on Mandalay-Lashio Road in Ward 5, this eatery captures the essence of the town's dairy fame with strawberry milkshakes, ice creams, and fresh cold drinks that provide relief from highland explorations.

Atmosphere and Menu

The restaurant embodies casual highland hospitality, serving fast food alongside signature icy treats made from local strawberries, a Pyin Oo Lwin staple. Patrons enjoy vibrant milkshakes and ice creams in a setting that complements the town's sweater-knitting, flower-growing vibe. Open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, it buzzes during market hours when visitors flock from the colorful local bazaar.

Local Context

Pyin Oo Lwin's economy thrives on agriculture, including strawberry orchards and dairy farming, making Ice City's offerings authentically regional. Nearby attractions like the National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens and the market enhance its appeal as a pitstop after scenic train rides over the Gokteik Viaduct or strolls past colonial clock towers.

Practical Details

Easily accessible along the main road, Ice City suits quick visits amid day trips from Mandalay. Its no-frills approach aligns with the town's resort-like summer escape for Myanmar city dwellers, blending Burmese flavors with refreshing sweets in a tranquil, elevated locale.

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Best time to go

Quietest: Jan, Oct & Nov · before 9am or from 5pm

How busy it gets, month by month Estimated
  1. Jan: 50% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  2. Feb: 60% of the busiest month
  3. Mar: 70% of the busiest month
  4. Apr: 90% of the busiest month
  5. May: 100% of the busiest month
  6. Jun: 80% of the busiest month
  7. Jul: 70% of the busiest month
  8. Aug: 60% of the busiest month
  9. Sep: 50% of the busiest month
  10. Oct: 40% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  11. Nov: 40% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  12. Dec: 50% of the busiest month
How busy it gets, hour by hour Estimated
  1. 7am: 13% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  2. 8am: 38% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  3. 9am: 50% of the busiest hour
  4. 10am: 75% of the busiest hour
  5. 11am: 88% of the busiest hour
  6. 12pm: 100% of the busiest hour
  7. 1pm: 100% of the busiest hour
  8. 2pm: 88% of the busiest hour
  9. 3pm: 75% of the busiest hour
  10. 4pm: 50% of the busiest hour
  11. 5pm: 25% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest

Busy times are Evendo estimates for a typical year, to help you plan. Actual crowds vary with events, school holidays and the weather.

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