Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery

Monastery Nyaungshwe, Shan State, Myanmar

What to expect

Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery is a 19th-century wooden monastery with distinctive red-painted teak wood architecture, featuring oval windows, mosaics, and golden ornaments. The monastery is home to novice monks and offers a glimpse into their tranquil life

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the monastery and saw the dormitory where the novices sleep, and also visited a nearby pagoda

Highlights: We found the monastery fascinating, and the kids enjoyed seeing the novices and the pagoda ✨