Major city · Myanmar
Taukkyan
Half a day is enough: visit the War Cemetery, then continue to Bago or back to Yangon. Not a base.
Taukkyan is a small town on the Yangon–Pyay road, 40 km north of Yangon. Its single reason to stop is the Taukkyan War Cemetery, a Commonwealth War Graves site with over 6,000 graves and memorials to 27,000 Allied soldiers lost in Burma during WWII. The town itself has no other sights, so most travellers visit as a half-day stop en route to Bago or Pathein.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool and dry)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain)
- Airport
- RGN
- Nights
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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 Taukkyan199 ▾
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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 Taukkyan, 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
- SafetyTaukkyan is a quiet town; the main risk is traffic on the Yangon–Pyay road.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRGN Yangon International Airport (About 1 h by taxi or car; no direct public transport from the airport to Taukkyan.).
- Getting aroundTaukkyan is small enough to walk from the bus stop to the cemetery.
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 (About 1 h by taxi or car; no direct public transport from the airport to Taukkyan.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (24 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taukkyan: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
22 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
24 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
22 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
Taukkyan is small enough to walk from the bus stop to the cemetery. A taxi or pickup is the only way to reach the cemetery from the main road if you are not on a bus that stops directly there.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi from Taukkyan junction, about 1 h
Combine with a visit to the War Cemetery on the way back.
Bago, Myanmar
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Taukkyan junction, about 1 h
Many travellers visit the cemetery and continue to Bago in one day.
Pathein
cautionDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Bus from Taukkyan junction, about 3 h
A long day trip; better as an overnight stop.
Door to door: About 5 h
Bus via Pathein, about 4–5 h
Too far for a day trip; stay overnight.
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.
Taukkyan town
Very limited options; most visitors stay in Yangon or Bago and visit Taukkyan as a day trip.
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 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 40,000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- The cemetery is open 08:00–16:00 daily; plan your visit within those hours.The cemetery is open 8:00 AM–4:00 PM daily; plan your visit within those hours.
- No food or drink stalls at the cemetery; bring water.
- Buses from Yangon to Bago or Pathein can drop you at the Taukkyan junction; flag down a pickup (about 300 kyat) for the 2 km (1.2 mi) to the cemetery.Buses from Yangon to Bago or Pathein can drop you at the Taukkyan junction; flag down a pickup (about 300 kyat) for the 1.2 mi (2 km) to the cemetery.
- Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar before planning any trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 192
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စစ်သင်္ချိုင်းကို သွားပါTo the War Cemetery, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Fire191
- Ambulance192
Embassy
Embassies are in Yangon, about 1 h away.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yangon → Taukkyan (bus): about 700 kyat, about 1 h (check)
- Taukkyan junction → cemetery (pickup): about 300 kyat, about 5 min
- Taxi Yangon → Taukkyan round trip: about USD 20 (check)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (mingalaba)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay zu tin ba deh)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much? (beh loke leh)
- သင်္ချိုင်းဘယ်မှာလဲ — Where is the cemetery? (thin chai neh beh mah leh)
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 Taukkyan. 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 (cool and dry) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 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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