Despite being in a very sorry state, this teak building exudes a magnetic attraction. It was once the most exclusive British club in Burma, and it's believed that Rudyard Kipling was inspired to write his poem Mandalay after spending a night here.
Ghosts of the Raj haunt the rotting but still regal interior, which is so dilapidated you shouldn't think of entering without the guidance of the caretaker, whom you should tip for the tour. In a fairy tale, a heritage-loving investor would cast a repairing wand across the complex; in reality, the chances of the Pegu Club being restored to its former glory are slim.
