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Voykit pocket guide · Myanmar
Hpa-an
Check your government travel advice for Myanmar first. If you decide to go, one full day covers the main caves and lake; add a half-day to climb Mount Zwegabin.
One day covers the main attractions – Shweyinhmyaw Paya, Kan Thar Yar Lake, Kaw Ka Taung Cave and a short motorbike loop. A second half‑day lets you attempt the 4‑hour Zwegabin climb.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (check)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (monsoon, check)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MMK
- Money
- Payment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.
- Daily spend
- Budget MMK 15,000–25,000 excl. bed · Mid MMK 25,000–45,000 excl. bed · High MMK 45,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 199 · Fire 191 · Ambulance 192
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Motorbike rental | 8,000 kyat per day |
| Motorbike‑taxi (short town ride) | ≤1,000 kyat |
| Meal at street stall (soup + tofu) | 300 kyat |
| Khit Thit restaurant meal | 2,000–6,000 kyat |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MNU · Mawlamyine Airport
- Nearest airport with scheduled service; about 2 h by road from Hpa-an (check)
- RGN · Yangon International Airport
- Buses from Aung Mingalar Highway Station to Hpa-an, about 6 h, roughly 5,000 kyat (check)
Show 6 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a motorbike (≈8,000 kyat per day) or use motorbike‑taxis (≤1,000 kyat within town). Shared tuktuk day‑pass ≈35,000 kyat.
See and do
Known for
- Shweyinhmyaw Paya sunset views
- Kan Thar Yar Lake
- Kaw Ka Taung Cave
- Mount Zwegabin
- Saddan Cave
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mawlamyine | Bus from Clock Tower, about 2 h, 1,200 kyat (no AC) | ≈2 h |
| Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock) | Air‑conditioned bus 2½–3 h to Kyaikto, 5,000–7,000 kyat; change at Kyaikto | ≈3 h |
| Dawei | Bus departs 05:00, 14,000 kyat, about 5 hBus departs 5:00 AM, 14,000 kyat, about 5 h | ≈5 h |
Sleep
- Town centre (near Clock Tower)
- Guesthouses and budget hotels cluster around the Clock Tower and the market; motorbike rentals and bus stops are within walking distance.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be steep and unpaved; drive carefully after dark.
- Some caves request a donation (e.g., Saddan Cave 1,000 kyat).
- Check bus schedules for trips to Mawlamyine or Myawaddy; services may be irregular.
Generally safe for visitors, but keep an eye on road conditions, avoid night travel on unlit rural roads, and stay updated on any local advisories.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hpa-an yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Shweyinhmyaw Paya sunset views
- Kan Thar Yar Lake
- Kaw Ka Taung Cave
- Mount Zwegabin
- Saddan Cave
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Hpa-an, revision 5303938 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5303938
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/hpa-an). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.