 Twante
is an ancient city, which stands 24 Km away
from Yangon and noted for its pottery, cotton
weaving industries, and Shwesandaw (golden
hair relic) paya built by the Mons over
two thousand years ago. A three-hour cruise
trip through to Twante canal has an opportunity
to see the way of life along the Twante
canal, which was dug during the colonial
era as a short cut across the Ayeyarwddy
Delta to connect with entire delta region
including the main port city of Pathein.
Highlights:
Oh-Bo Pottery Sheds
The art of making pots in Myanmar has
originated several hundred years ago having
different methods, designs, & workmanship
may differ from various parts of the country
and period. Although the agriculture and
fishery are important business, pottery
is the most commonly found in Twante. Visitors
can study the age-old methods of producing
well-designed, utilitarian containers of
all shapes and sizes under big thatched-roof
sheds on the banks of Twante canal.
Shwesandaw Paya
A 76-m tall, well proportionate Mon-styled
stupa built by the Mons over 2000-years
ago is another highlight of Twante. A large
market in the centre of town near the canal
banks was destroyed by the fire in January
1995 but has since rebuilt.
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