Pyay (Prome)
 

The ancient capital of Thiri Kettaya was the Pyu capital until the 8th century finally destroyed by King Anawratha from Bagan in 11th century. Situate about 180 miles to the east on the Yangon on the bank of the Ayeyarwady river on Yangon - Bagan road. Rich in its historical importance and archaeological sites. Pyay also is an important commercial center for trade between the Ayeyarwady Delta,central, upper Myanmar and the Rakhine state. Several trains run daily from Yangon ever since the first railway line served in Myanmar in 1877. There is an ancient city of Thayeikhittaya or Sriketra approximately 8 km. Records indicate that the Sriketra was founded shortly after the great Buddhist Council, held in 443 BC. 

The remains of the city cover about 19 square km, an area that was entirely walled in ancient times. Now the ruins are hidden behind thickets of thorny bushes. Sriketra was the largest and most elaborate city built by the ancient Pyu. It was the capital of the Pyu from the 5th until the 15th Century. Excavation work is being carried out at Beikthano near present day Beikthano to verify the site of the previous capital. The museum contains plenty of other objects such as Buddha images, clay votive tablets, bronze figures of musicians and dancers, some coins and artwork rendered in stone and various other materials.

Ahkauktaung
Recently discovered ancient site meaning "custom post" was discover by the west bank of Ayeyarwady river. Famous for it's numerous Bhddha statues of different size and posture curved on the rocky bank of the river. Ahkauktaung is a perfect day boat trip from Pyay. On the way back may stop over at Myoma village where you will find a tradition handloom weaving process.