Major city · Myanmar
Namshan
Skip unless you have 2–3 extra days and a high tolerance for rough roads. One night is enough to see the old palace and trek back to Hsipaw.
Namshan is a sleepy village in northern Shan State, once the capital of the Tawngpeng kingdom. The only reason to go is the trekking: a 2–3 day walk through Palaung villages and hills back to Hsipaw. The road is terrible, the lodging is basic, and there is no phone or internet. Plan for one night and a guided trek.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry and cool)
- avoid Jun–Sep (road may be impassable)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Namshan199 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Namshan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetycheckCheck your government travel advice for Myanmar before planning any trip.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Namshan
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Aug (21 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Namshan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
21 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. No taxis, no rentals.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hsipaw
goDoor to door: 6 h
Pickup truck or motorcycle (pillion); 80 km (50 mi), about 6 hoursPickup truck or motorcycle (pillion); 50 mi (80 km), about 6 hours
The only practical way out. Ask at your guesthouse for the morning pickup.
Kyaukme
cautionDoor to door: 8 h
Pickup via Hsipaw, then bus; about 8 h total
Long and tiring; better to break in Hsipaw.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre
One guesthouse that accepts foreigners; shared room with blanket, about 3,500 kyat per person. No other options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 10,000–15,000 kyat
Trip budget
| Shared room (dormitory style)1 × 1 night × MMK 3,500 | MMK 3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MMK 10,000 | MMK 10,000 |
| Pickup from Hsipaw to Namshan1 × MMK 6,000 · 2012 price; about 6 h for 80 km | MMK 6,000 |
| Guide for trekking (per day)1 × MMK 15,000 · check | MMK 15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 3,500 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 38,000 per person per day, bed included | MMK 38,000 |
2012 price; only one guesthouse takes foreigners
2026 estimate in kyat; cash only in Namshan. Pickup and bed prices are from 2012 sources and are likely higher now.
Prices of common things
| Pickup from Hsipaw to Namshan | 6,000 kyat (2012) |
| Shared room per person | 3,500 kyat (Jun 2012) |
| Meal at local restaurantcheck | 2,000–4,000 kyat |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The road from Hsipaw is very bad and may be impassable in the rainy season (June–September).
- No phone or internet service in the village.
- Only one guesthouse accepts foreign nationals; it may not be officially licensed.
- Restaurants close early in the evening.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Ambulance
- 192
Pocket card
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို သွားပေးပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Ambulance192
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pickup Hsipaw → Namshan: about 6,000 kyat (2012), about 6 h for 80 km (50 mi)about 6,000 kyat (2012), about 6 h for 50 mi (80 km)
- Shared room per person: about 3,500 kyat (Jun 2012)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (mingalaba)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay zu tin ba deh)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much? (be-lauk leh)
- ဧည့်သည်တော်အိမ် ဘယ်မှာလဲ — Where is the guesthouse? (eh-thei-daw ein be-mar leh)
No phone or internet in Namshan. Download maps and phrases before you leave Hsipaw.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Namshan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry and cool) · avoid Jun–Sep (road may be impassable)
- 0 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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