Discover Serenity at Shwe Oo Min Monastery

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Hpa-An, head southeast on 2nd Street towards the main road. Continue walking straight until you reach the intersection with 4th Street. Turn left onto 4th Street and keep walking until you reach the main bus station. From there, you can take a local bus or a motorbike taxi to the monastery. The bus should take you towards Kalaw, and you can inform the driver that you want to go to Shwe Oo Min Monastery. Once you get off the bus on the main road, look for a pathway leading up to the monastery, which will be on your right.

• Motorbike Taxi

  In Hpa-An, find a motorbike taxi (look for drivers near the bus station or along the main roads). Negotiate a fare to Shwe Oo Min Monastery, located in Kalaw (give them the address JHC4+HRG, Kalaw). The ride should take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. The driver will drop you off at the entrance of the monastery, where you can start your visit.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bicycle from one of the rental shops in Hpa-An. Start from the city center and head southeast toward the main road. Follow the road signs towards Kalaw, which will lead you to the monastery. The distance is about 15 kilometers, and it should take around 1 hour to bike there. Upon arrival, look for the pathway that leads up to the monastery entrance.