Hpa-an Travel Guide
This pretty town is located in Kayin State, in the north of Myanmar. Although most tourists simply pass this town by, Hpa-an is a good place to take a break.
- Worth It?
- Only if you're crossing in or out of Thailand via the Friendship Bridge and want to break up the journey.
- What to Do
- trekking through the countryside, exploring caves, messing about by the river.
- Best Time to Go
- March to mid-May, just after the heavy rainy season.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough to see Hpa-an.
Many people pause here for a day or two on their way to Thailand as it is situated near the Thai town of Mae Sai. There are a number of comfortable places to stay here and good restaurants. Take the time to explore the town's temples and wander along the banks of the river.
With a backdrop of mountains, large lakes and flower gardens, Hpa-an is a very pretty place to spend some time. This is a good spot to shop for souvenirs and pause for a while before leaving Myanmar.
Travel to Hpa-an - Getting There
Getting to Hpa-an is easy as there are regular flights from Yangon (2 hours). Although buses run from Hpa-an to destinations such as Myawaddy, foreigners are prohibited from using these services.
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