Taungoo is about 170 miles away from Yangon. The old road take to Taungoo about 6 to 7 hrs. However , now with the new roads , it takes about 3 to 4 hrs only. It is the mid way to Yangon - Inle or Mandalay if you want to go by car . Good for your night stop and rest . The tourist use to stop over night at Taungoo when they treavel from Golden Rock to Inle or Mandalay by hire car.
