Myanmar · Garden Stroll

2-Day Pyin Oo Lwin Tour with Gokteik Viaduct and Naung Pein

2 Days Round trip from Pyin Oo Lwin Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the National Kandawgyi Gardens laid out by Sir Harcourt Butler
02 Ride a horse-drawn stagecoach through Maymyo's British-era streets
03 Cross the historic Gokteik Railway Viaduct on a scenic train journey
04 Explore the local market and travel to Naung Pein village

Enjoy a 2-day tour to Pyin Oo Lwin, including a visit to the National Kandawgyi Gardens, laid out by Sir Harcourt Butler, the former governor. Travel onward for an adventurous train journey to Naung Pein village, crossing the British-built Gokteik Railway Viaduct from 1899 with materials sourced from the Pennsylvania Steel Company in the USA. Along the way, take in scenic views and explore the local character of this former British hill station with an expert tour guide.

The view from the train is fascinating, and the scenery is beautiful.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pyin Oo Lwin and National Kandawgyi Gardens

Drive from Mandalay Airport to Pyinoolwin (Maymyo), a former British station, by private car.
On the way to Pyinoolwin, see the flower market. The road winds steeply through flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
Drive through Maymyo on a horse-drawn stagecoach, with the chance to admire the brick and timber houses complete with English-style gables, turrets, and chimneys.
Visit the National Kandawgyi Gardens, which were laid out by Sir Harcourt Butler, the former governor. The Burma flower beds are similar to those you would find in an English country garden.

Day 02

Train Journey to Naung Pein Village

On the next day, visit the local market with the Myanmar tour guide.
At 08.00 hours, transfer to Maymyo Railway Station for an adventurous train journey to Naung Pein village. The train passes over the Gokteik Railway Viaduct. When the Pennsylvania Steel Company built the viaduct across a 300-meter-deep gorge a century ago, it was the second-highest bridge in the world. The view from the train is fascinating, and the scenery is beautiful.
At Naung Pein, the driver will be waiting.
Return to Maymyo.

The route