Gyaing River[1]) is a river of Kayin State and Mon State, in southeastern Burma (Myanmar). Its two major tributaries, the Hlaingbwe River and the Haungtharaw River, flow together to form the Gyaing[2] at .[3] It is about 45 miles long[2] and flows into the Salween River immediately above Moulmein, at (its mouth).[3]
The Gyaing is a wide river, but quite shallow with numerous sandbars.[2] It is navigable by smaller boats all year long.[2] Important towns and villages along its banks include Gadoe (Kado), Zathabyin (Zathabyeng),[4] Kalagong, Kawbein, Peinnegon,[5] Tarana[6] and Damathat (Dhammatha). The up-stream Gyaing forms part of the border between Hpa-an District and Kawkareik District of Kayin State, and downstream is the border between Kayin State and Mon State.[1]
