Major city · Myanmar
Lashio
Skip unless you are crossing from China under escort or riding the Goteik viaduct by train. One night is enough.
Lashio is a border-market town on the old Burma Road, 190 km from Muse. Few tourists stop here except those entering from China under escort. The main draw is the train ride over the Goteik viaduct from Mandalay. The town itself has a handful of pagodas, a hot spring and caves, but most travellers give it a miss.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (heavy rain)
- Airport
- LSH
- Nights
- 1
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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 Lashio199 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lashio, 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
- SafetycheckCheck your government's travel advice for Shan State before planning.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLSH Lashio Airport (Flights from Heho, Yangon, Tachilek and Mandalay.
- Getting aroundWalk in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (short ride)MMK 2,000–5,000
- Metro or bus rideBus from Inle LakecheckMMK 15,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMMK 20,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMMK 35,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomMMK 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 35,000 · Mid MMK 60,000 · High MMK 100,000
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
- LSH Lashio Airport (Flights from Heho, Yangon, Tachilek and Mandalay. Check schedules.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lashio: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
Walk in the centre. Taxis or motorbike taxis to the hot spring and caves.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Muse (China border)
cautionDoor to door: 3 h
Bus or car, about 3 h
Border crossing is one-way only (Ruili to Lashio) and requires an escort. Check current rules.
Door to door: 6–7 h
Train or bus via Mandalay, about 6–7 h
Too far for a day trip; better as a stop between Mandalay and Lashio.
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 the market and bus station; basic guesthouses.
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 30,000–50,000
- Mid
- MMK 50,000–80,000
- High
- MMK 80,000+
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × MMK 60,000 | MMK 60,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MMK 60,000 | MMK 120,000 |
| Train Mandalay–Lashio, one way2 × MMK 18,000 · check | MMK 36,000 |
| Bus Inle Lake–Lashio, one way2 × MMK 15,000 · check | MMK 30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 24,600 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 135,300 per person per day, bed included | MMK 270,600 |
2026 estimate in kyat; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea shop meal | MMK 3,000–5,000 |
| Bus from Inle Lakecheck | MMK 15,000 |
| Train Mandalay–Lashiocheck | MMK 18,000 |
| Motorbike taxi (short ride) | MMK 2,000–5,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The border crossing from Ruili (China) to Lashio is one-way only and requires an escort.
- Train from Mandalay takes 13.5 hours; bring food and water.
- Heavy rain from May to October can disrupt road and rail travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 192
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My bed tonight
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ဒီလိပ်စာကိုသွားပေးပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Fire191
- Ambulance192
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lashio Airport → town centre: MMK 10,000–15,000 by taxi
- Train Mandalay–Lashio: about MMK 18,000, 13.5 h (check)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (min-ga-la-ba)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay-zu-tin-ba-de)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much? (be-lauk-le)
- ကားမှတ်တိုင်ဘယ်မှာလဲ — Where is the bus station? (ka-hmat-tine be-ma-le)
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 Lashio. 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 · avoid May–Oct (heavy rain)
- 1 airport 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
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