Mawlamyine (formerly known as Moulmein) is perhaps one of the famous towns in Mon State. The port of Mawlamyine is busy and you can see boats loading and unloading. It is also a commercial port exporting rice and wood. In the past, Myanmar's railway system was very much in operation with main lines between Yangon and Mawlamyine.

It was the administrative center of British Burma from 1827 to 1857 and is today the fourth largest city in Myanmar. Many old colonial buildings still remain along the quiet streets. Several fine Pagodas and Monasteries up in the hills above Mawlamyine give you the perfect views of the city and its harbour.