Major city · Myanmar
Kengtung
Spend 2 days in Kengtung: one night in a budget hotel, walk the town centre and visit the pagoda and lake.
Kengtung is a small border town in Shan State, reachable by plane or road from Thailand. Its walkable centre, a historic pagoda, a lake and hill‑tribe markets fit comfortably into a two‑day visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cooler, less rain)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon season)
- Airports
- RGN · MDL · HEH
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 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 Kengtung191 ▾
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 Kengtung, 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
- SafetycheckKengtung is generally safe for tourists who stay in town and avoid night travel near the border; keep valuables secure and check local advisories.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 fire/ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRGN Yangon International Airport (Myanmar National Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines flights to Kengtung).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; motortaxis cost about 500 kyat for short trips.
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
- RGN Yangon International Airport (Myanmar National Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines flights to Kengtung) · MDL Mandalay International Airport (Myanmar National Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines flights to Kengtung) · HEH Heho Airport (near Inle Lake) (Myanmar National Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines flights to Kengtung)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kengtung: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 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 town centre is walkable; motortaxis cost about 500 kyat for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tachilek (Thai border)
goDoor to door: ≈4 h
Shared taxi, about 450 THB (≈ US$14) per person, 4 people per vehicle, ~4 h
Cross‑border travel requires visa; check border status.
Loikaw (state capital)
cautionDoor to door: ≈7 h total
Bus from Kengtung, approx. 6 h, local operator
Road quality varies; allow extra time.
Hsipaw
skipDoor to door: ≈6 h
Bus via Taunggyi, about 5 h
Longer than a half‑day; better as an overnight trip.
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.
Harry's Trekking House
Double beds, hot showers, budget‑friendly
Golden World Hotel
Rooms US$30‑40, breakfast included, Wi‑Fi
Princess Hotel
Cheap, basic rooms, variable quietness
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
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Motortaxi rideshort distance within town | MMK 500 (check) |
| Chinese beerapprox. | MMK 800 |
| Meal at local restaurant | MMK 2,000–4,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border area can be sensitive; check local advice before crossing.
- Road conditions to Tachilek vary; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire/ambulance
- 199
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို ဦးတည်ပေးပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire/ambulance199
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Yangon; other nations use the embassy in Yangon.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Tachilek → Kengtung: about 350 THB (≈ US$11) per person, ~4 h (check)
- Shared taxi Tachilek → Kengtung: about 450 THB (≈ US$14) per person, 4 people per vehicle (check)
- Motortaxi within Kengtung: about MMK 500 per short ride
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello / Excuse me (mingalaba)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ? — How much? (be laut le?)
- ဒီကိုယူချင်ပါတယ် — I would like this (di ko yu chin ba de)
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 Kengtung. 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 (cooler, less rain) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon season)
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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
- secondaryWikidata – Kengtung
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kengtung, revision 5162147 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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