outdoors

Dala Ferry Terminal

Right by the Sule Pagoda you’ll find a port with ferries heading off in various directions. From here you can catch a 10 minute ferry to a local village known as Dala. Unfortunately you will be forced to purchase the “tourist ferry ticket,” however it is only 4,000 kyat for a round trip ticket. The ferry ride itself was, in my opinion, the most exciting part of the journey. For the short journey the boat turns into a mini marketplace, with locals selling sweets, eggs, and fruit, as well electronic and household goods. There are a series of temples and monastaries to visit in the village, however due to a sudden storm I took cover in a local restaurant instead. The staff was warm and welcoming, filling me with the most delicious (and cheapest) buffet of Burmese food.