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Voykit pocket guide · Myanmar
Kyaiktiyo
ကျိုက်ထီးရိုး
Do a day trip to Kyaiktiyo for the Golden Rock; one night only if you need rest after the mountain climb.
Kyaiktiyo is a pilgrim town centred on the Golden Rock. The main attraction is a short climb from Kinpun (14 km) by truck (≈2 h) or cable car. Most visitors spend a few hours at the top and return the same day; overnight stays are only for those who prefer sleeping on the mountain or need a rest after a long bus ride.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Local name
- ကျိုက်ထီးရိုး
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (monsoon, road closures)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 ≈ 10,000 kyat excl. bed · Mid ≈ 20,000 kyat excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 191 · Ambulance 199
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Truck ride to Golden Rock (full) | 2,000 kyat |
| Cable car (one way) | 10,000 kyat |
| Meal at a Kinpun restaurant | 1,000–2,000 kyat |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | 200 kyat |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RGN · Yangon International Airport
- Buses to Kinpun depart from the city; about 5 h, 7,000 kyat.
Typical fares
- Bus Yangon → Kinpun
- ≈ 7,000 kyat, 5 h
- Truck Kinpun → Golden Rock
- 2,000 kyat, 2 h
- Cable car half‑way → top
- 10,000 kyat, 15 min
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
From Kinpun take a truck (1,500 kyat half‑way, 2,000 kyat to the top) – about 2 h. Cable car from the half‑way point costs 10,000 kyat one way. Walking from Kinpun takes 4–5 h. Local rickshaws and motorbike taxis are common but beware of scams at the Kyaikto bus stop.
See and do
Known for
- Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)
- Pilgrimage trucks
- Cable car from half‑way point
- Mountain‑top guesthouses
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kinpun town | Truck from Kyaikto or local taxi, 30 min | ≈ 1 h total |
Sleep
- Pann Myo Thu Inn (Kinpun)
- Budget rooms, 9,000 kyat (~$4) per night, basic amenities.
- Golden Sunrise Hotel (Kinpun)
- Mid‑range bungalows, $50 (~55,000 kyat) per night, AC, garden.
- Yoe Yoe Lay Guest House (Kyaiktiyo)
- Mountain‑top budget, 40,000 kyat per night, Wi‑Fi, breakfast.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much is this? | ဘယ်လောက်ကျမလဲ။beh-lout kya ma le? |
| Where is the truck station? | ထရக் စတေးရှင်းဘယ်မှာလဲ။tha-rok sta-shin be hma le? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Motorbike‑taxi drivers may claim no Kinpun pick‑up and charge extra; use the regular 500 kyat pick‑up from Kyaikto.
- Last trucks usually leave before 6 pm; verify schedule to avoid being stranded.
- No photography allowed on the Golden Rock; respect the rule.
Generally safe for tourists; watch for motorbike‑taxi scams and keep an eye on truck schedules to avoid being stranded after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kyaiktiyo yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)
- Pilgrimage trucks
- Cable car from half‑way point
- Mountain‑top guesthouses
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Myanmar Tourism Board: www.myanmartourism.org
- Wikivoyage: Kyaiktiyo, revision 5257606 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5257606
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kyaiktiyo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.