Inwa is a town located in the Mandalay region in Myanmar. It was the former imperial capital city, most of which are in ruins today. Iva translates to the city of lakes and the city of nine lakes. The town got these names because of its location at the confluence of the Irrawaddy, and Myitnge rivers.

Inwa is a popular day trip option for tourists visiting Mandalay. Explore the archaeological sites in the city, including Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery, Ava palace site, the Grand Bargaya Teak Monastery, the Nan Myint watchtower and temples that feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of Mandalay.