Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (check)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, check)
- Airports
- Mawlamyine (MNU) · Yangon (RGN)
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar befor…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Myanmar ↗Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Myanmar ↗The Myanmar e-visa site is the official application route, but approval does not remove the risks in your government's advice.
- Myanmar ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Myanmar before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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 Hpa-an199 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hpa-an, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for visitors, but keep an eye on road conditions, avoid night travel on unlit rural roads, and stay updated on any local advisories.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMNU Mawlamyine Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled service; about 2 h by road from Hpa-an (check)).
- Getting aroundRent a motorbike (≈8,000 kyat per day) or use motorbike‑taxis (≤1,000 kyat within town).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealKhit Thit restaurant meal2,000–6,000 kyat
- Street or quick mealMeal at street stall (soup + tofu)300 kyat
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike‑taxi (short town ride)≤1,000 kyat
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 15,000–25,000 · Mid MMK 25,000–45,000 · High MMK 45,000+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- 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))
Map of Hpa-an
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Hpa-an
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Thaton · 29 km straight line
- Mawlamyine · 45 km straight line
- Kyaiktiyo · 87 km straight line
- Kyaikkami · 90 km straight line
- Myawaddy · 96 km straight line
- Mae Sot · 102 km straight line
- Thanbyuzayat · 103 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (28 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hpa-an: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
26 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
28 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
27 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
22 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Rent a motorbike (≈8,000 kyat per day) or use motorbike‑taxis (≤1,000 kyat within town). Shared tuktuk day‑pass ≈35,000 kyat.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mawlamyine
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Clock Tower, about 2 h, 1,200 kyat (no AC)
Direct bus; also boat charter 10,000 kyat per person, 3 h.
Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock)
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Air‑conditioned bus 2½–3 h to Kyaikto, 5,000–7,000 kyat; change at Kyaikto
Buses every 30 min early morning.
Dawei
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h
Bus departs 05:00, 14,000 kyat, about 5 hBus departs 5:00 AM, 14,000 kyat, about 5 h
Long ride; consider overnight if you want to explore Dawei.
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.
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.
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
- MMK 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 25,000–45,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 45,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| 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 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 192
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 Hpa-an. 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 (check) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, check)
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
Ask about Hpa-an
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