Capital
Nay Pyi Tawနေပြည်တော်
Check your government's travel advice before any travel to Myanmar; Nay Pyi Taw is the administrative capital and most visitors do not go there.
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Nay Pyi Taw has been Myanmar's capital since 2006, replacing Yangon as the seat of government. It is a planned city with wide roads and government districts, and it is far smaller in visitor activity than Yangon. Conditions for travel in Myanmar change and vary by region.
At a glance
- Known for
- Purpose-built government capital · Uppatasanti Pagoda · Wide multi-lane avenues
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cooler and drier)
- Avoid
- Mar–May (very hot) and Jun–Oct (monsoon)
- Nights
- 1
- Airports
- NYT Nay Pyi Taw International (Limited services; check with airlines)
Where to sleep
Hotel zone
Hotels are grouped in a designated zone; check availability and current conditions.
Getting around
Distances are large and public transport is limited; hired cars are the usual option. Conditions and permissions can change: check locally.
Watch out
- Check your own government's travel advice before planning any trip: many countries advise against travel to parts or all of Myanmar.
- Rules on travel, internet access and permits can change quickly.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nay Pyi Taw. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Wikivoyage — Nay Pyi Taw (secondary)