"Journey to the Mystical Mid River Paya" Kyauktan by kenmerk

Kyauktan Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 11 photos

Golden Decor on the Island...

For a nice diversion from the big city of Yangon, a trip out into the delta region cannot be beat.

One such adventure is the journey to the Yele Mid-river Paya near Kyauktan. This Paya is set on a small island that sits mid stream in a wide muddy river, which makes for a unique setting.

Ferry Boats to the Yele Paya...

Also, there are a couple of other interesting places to stop along the way, including the historic town of Thanlyin and the impressive Kyaik-Khauk Golden Paya...

So if you have a free day in Yangon, and want to escape the maddening crowds for a while, this excursion would come highly recommended...

Last visit to Kyauktan: Dec 2001
Intro Updated Oct 23, 2003
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Yele Paya Favorites (9)

Once you reach the river, which is about 12 KM's past the Kyaik-Khauk Paya you will see the Yele Paya looming large on a... more travel advice

Guilding Guilding Everywhere... - Kyauktan

The Golden Land Favorites (9)

See what I mean... It's guilding guilding everywhere... I think if the Chinese government would see the plethora of... more travel advice

Shiny gold temples on a blue sky day... - Kyauktan

Money Well Spent Favorites (9)

Well by the looks of the place, I'd say the dollar that I somewhat voluntarily donated at least went to a good cause.... more travel advice

Getting there.... the Easy way... - Kyauktan

Getting there.... the Easy way... Favorites (9)

Now, I would like to report that it was quite the arduous trek to make it out to the sacred legendary mid-river... more travel advice

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bpacker Sep 1, 2005 at 7:47 PM

2 hairs of Buddha, geez. Do people over there pray to those things? Over here in S'pore, we have another relic, the tooth of buddha. The poor chap must have stripped apart after he died.
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manuelEB Nov 8, 2003 at 7:45 PM

Kyokutan in Japanese is extreme. Extremely helpful tips!
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tpangelinan Nov 8, 2003 at 7:03 AM

Cool page! Love the story about the bet down for a dollar! Watch out next time though! Great stuff. :o)
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Hexepatty Nov 4, 2003 at 6:29 AM

GREAT photos from one of my favorite country's!
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Guantanamera Nov 3, 2003 at 11:02 PM

They should have saved some of Tara's pubic hairs... That I would like to have seen!
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ncfg Oct 31, 2003 at 3:29 PM

It is an interesting place to visit, so golden.
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Geisha_Girl Oct 31, 2003 at 3:12 PM

Next time Ken, try battin' a few eyelashes and flashing a bright smile whilst showing some leg to the "Gestapo" at the Yele Paya. You might be able to sweet talk your way outta payin' that dollar!
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Bwana_Brown Oct 27, 2003 at 4:20 PM

An interesting looking spot - great architecture! I had never experienced the old 'pay for the camera' hook until visiting Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula this year!
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herzog63 Oct 26, 2003 at 11:42 PM

We were apprehended for walking past the camera fee station in Indien! haha Kyauktan sure seems to be another of those fabulous Myanmar sights! I really enjoyed reading about your adventures...makes me want to hit the road!
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andal13 Oct 25, 2003 at 5:35 PM

The good new is that Buddha had only 32 teeth... I like those ferries... they look like our buses at rush hour!