The main purpose of the introduction of a water bus was easing congestion of Yangon's gridlock traffic. While traffic jams are still there where they used to be, the water bus is a handy option for escaping the hassle of the city.
In Yangon, the bright yellow vessels depart from Botahtaung Terminal, about one km east of Pansodan Ferry Terminal and The Strand Hotel Yangon. They then sail some four km and 30 minutes northwest along Yangon River until they reach Twante Canal, the longest man-made canal in the country, on the left, and proceed another 15 km west till Twante. The service is available daily, from 9 am till 3 pm. Each vessel features about 100 seats in an air-conditioned cabin. There is a tea shop, toilets and life jackets on board.
The trip is a great way to see Yangon and its surrounds free from tourist polish. There are several pagodas scattered along the shores, fishermen doing their daily routine, old factories and local houses all seen from the water bus. The whole trip from Botahtaung Terminal to Tontae Jetty in Twante Township takes about two hours with light lunch served in the middle of the trip.
Twante is a township in the Yangon region, Maynmar, famous for its pottery production and home to Schwesandaw Pagoda, known as Golden Hair Relic Pagoda. Twante makes for a great day trip destination if you are in Yangon.
When in Yangon, Embark on a Water Bus Trip
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Laucnhed in October 2018, Yangon water bus to Twnate has already become not only a convenient means of transportation but a popular activity for the locals and tourists alike.