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Voykit pocket guide · Myanmar
Kyaikkami
Half a day is enough: see the Yele Pagoda, walk the coast, then move on. Not a base.
Kyaikkami is a small coastal town in Southeastern Myanmar, known for the Kyaikkami Yele Pagoda and a quiet seaside promenade. It draws mostly domestic pilgrims and a few independent travellers passing between Yangon and Mawlamyine. Half a day covers the pagoda and a coastal walk; most visitors stay one night or continue the same day.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MMK
- Money
- Payment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.
- Daily spend
- Budget 15,000–25,000 kyat (about $7–12) · Mid 25,000–40,000 kyat (about $12–19) (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 199 · Fire and ambulance 191
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus from Yangon (one way) | 6,500 kyat |
| Simple meal at a local eatery | 2,000–4,000 kyat |
| Bottle of water | 500 kyat |
| Motorbike taxi (short ride) | 1,000–2,000 kyat |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RGN · Yangon International
- About 5–6 h by bus from Yangon
Typical fares
- Bus Yangon → Kyaikkami
- about 6,500 kyat, 5–6 h (check)
- Motorbike taxi to Setse Beach
- about 3,000–5,000 kyat
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable. Bicycle rental is available for exploring the coast and cliffs. For Setse Beach, take a motorbike taxi or local bus.
See and do
Known for
- Kyaikkami Yele Pagoda
- Seaside cliffs and rock climbing
- Setse Beach nearby
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Setse Beach | Motorbike taxi or local bus, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery | Bus or taxi, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Mawlamyine | Bus, about 2 h | About 2.5 h |
Sleep
- Near the pagoda / town centre
- Most guesthouses are within walking distance of the pagoda and the coast.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | မင်္ဂလာပါmin ga la ba |
| Thank you | ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ်kyay zu tin ba deh |
| How much? | ဘယ်လောက်လဲbeh loke leh |
| Where is the toilet? | အိမ်သာဘယ်မှာလဲein-tha beh ma leh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar before planning a trip.
- Guesthouses may have very basic facilities; bring a sleeping bag liner.
- ATMs are scarce; carry enough kyat from Yangon or Mawlamyine.
Kyaikkami is generally safe for travellers, but the political situation in Myanmar is volatile. Check your government's travel advisory before visiting. Petty crime is rare; keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kyaikkami yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kyaikkami Yele Pagoda
- Seaside cliffs and rock climbing
- Setse Beach nearby
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Kyaikkami, revision 3486696 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3486696
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kyaikkami). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.