Sidoktaya
Sidoktaya is one of the oldest ancient towns in Myanmar. It is established by Prince Yazakumar (a. Min Zaya Khittaya or Min Thiri Khittaya) in Year 460 (Myanmar Era) (about 1098 A.D.). Now it is over 900 years of age. there are many archaeological places including Si-kyek-taung Pagoda, Aung-kyar Thiri Pagoda, and Sutaungpyi Pagoda. The ancient city wall had been found buried in some places.
Mawlamyine
After Burma's independence in 1948, many colonial names of streets and parks of the city were changed to more nationalistic Burmese names. It was the third-largest city of Myanmar until the recent rise of Nay Pyi Taw.