It is located west across the Hlaing River from the city of Yangon.

The township is home to the Shwesandaw Pagoda (known as "Golden Hair Relic Pagoda" in English) and it is believed to contain strands of hair from the head of Gautama, and its annual pagoda festival is held on Burmese New Year.

[4] Baungdawgyoke Monastery in Twante Township is famous as there are pagodas including the replica of Mahabodhi Temple.

[5][6] During the British rule in Burma, George Orwell was a police officer in Twante, responsible for the security of some 200,000 people.

[7] Twante Township is well known for its pottery activities handled by a few families since several generations.