STUDENTS from the remote Cocokyun have shared their joy after the township achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in Myanmar’s 2026 matriculation examination, a milestone made possible through the combined efforts of teachers, parents, education officials and local authorities despite the town’s limited educational resources.
PYINOOLWIN, Myanmar’s famous hill station known as the “City of Flowers”, is preparing for a rise in visitor arrivals during this year’s open tourism season following the reopening of Anisakan Airport.
Local tourism operators and flower garden managers expect the airport to make travel to the scenic destination faster and more convenient, attracting more domestic and international tourists and boosting the local economy.
Daw Hla Hla, manager of PyinOoLwin’s December Garden, said, “Businesses are optimistic that the renewed air connection will benefit the tourism, commercial and hospitality sectors.” She also noted that the town remains a popular destination during major holidays, including Thadingyut, Tazaungdine and Thingyan, thanks to its cool climate, picturesque scenery, cafés and local cuisine.
Garden operators are also upgrading attractions ahead of the peak season. Daw Shwe Yi Tun, manager of PyinOoLwin Waterfall Garden, said the park has planted more than 30 species of flowers and is expanding colourful floral displays and photo spots to appeal to younger visitors. She added that flower fields and waterfalls remain the town’s biggest attractions.
PyinOoLwin is home to many well-known tourist sites, including the National Kandawgyi Gardens, Pwe Kauk, Anisakan and Deedok waterfalls, flower gardens, colonial-era buildings, markets and ethnic cultural villages, making it one of Myanmar’s best-known mountain resorts.
Local residents say the town has seen significant urban improvements in recent years and are hopeful that the reopening of Anisakan Airport will bring even more visitors. Tourists are especially drawn to PyinOoLwin’s cool weather, blooming flowers and annual flower festival, while the lush greenery and waterfalls during the rainy season also remain popular attractions. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/ST
