Kayin State Travel Guide
For many visitors to Myanmar, Kayin State will be their first port of call as they cross the Friendship Bridge from the town of Mae Sai in Thailand.
Hpa-an is the capital of Kayin State and there are a good number of tourist attractions in and around this area as well as several places to stay and good restaurants. The pretty Thanlwin River runs through Kayin State and walking along the riverbank is a good way to relax.
Covering an area of 30,000-plus square kilometers, Kayin State is a good place for hiking and there are a number of areas of natural beauty to explore such as high hills, caves and sparkling waterfalls.
Getting There & Away
Visitors to Kayin State can walk across the Friendship Bridge, which connects with Mae Sai, Thailand. There are also regular flights from Yangon to the state capital of Hpa-an (2 hours). Buses connect Hpa-an with other cities in Myanmar but foreigners are prohibited from using these services.
Things to Do
Kayin State Attractions
- Zwekabin Hill
-
Climb to the top of this unusually shaped hill for spectacular views of kayin state.
- Kawgun Cave
-
Located near kawgun village, this natural limestone cave measures an impressive 200 feet in height and 300 feet long.