Twante: a two hour ride along the Yangon River will lead you to the Twante Canal. The town of Twante is famous for its pottery but is also home to the famous snake temple and a local market.
Thanlyin (Syriam): was once an important 17th century Portuguese trading centre and still standing today. You will find many interesting buildings as well as many traditional pagodas including the Kyaik Khauk and Yele Pagoda.