Major city · Myanmar
Taungup
Stay one night as a transport hub for Mrauk U, Ngapali or Sittwe; use bus or boat connections, walk to most sights.
Taungup is a small town in Rakhine State that serves as a convenient bus and boat hub for western Myanmar. Most attractions are reached by day trips, so a single night is enough to rest and catch connections.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, rough roads)
- Airport
- SWQ
- 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 Taungup191 ▾
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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 Taungup, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day trips; watch personal belongings on boats and during long bus rides.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSWQ Sittwe Airport (≈2 h bus from Taungup).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; motorbike taxis available for luggage (≈4 km (2.5 mi)).Town is walkable; motorbike taxis available for luggage (≈2.5 mi (4 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of beer300–500 kyat
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (4 km (2.5 mi))Motorbike taxi (2.5 mi (4 km))2,000 kyat
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personMMK 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 15,000 · Mid MMK 25,000 · High MMK 40,000
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
- SWQ Sittwe Airport (≈2 h bus from Taungup)
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taungup: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 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
Town is walkable; motorbike taxis available for luggage (≈4 km).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mrauk U
goDoor to door: ≈12 h
Bus from Taungup, about 12 h
Main gateway to ancient temples.
Ngapali
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Bus from Taungup (via Thandwe), 2–3 h
Beach destination, limited budget options.
Sittwe
goDoor to door: ≈9 h (boat + travel to harbour)
Boat from harbour, departs Wed & Sat 06:30, arrives 15:30Boat from harbour, departs Wed & Sat 6:30 AM, arrives 3:30 PM
Alternative route to Mrauk U.
Pyay
goDoor to door: ≈6 h
Bus, 4–7 h through mountains
Visit nearby ancient Pyu city.
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.
Khant Guest House
10 USD/25,000 kyat no‑AC; 25,000 kyat AC room
Nan Taw Oo Guest House
5,000 kyat single room (~2 USD)
Royal Guesthouse
25,000 kyat room
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
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × MMK 8,000 | MMK 16,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MMK 25,000 | MMK 50,000 |
| Bus Taungup → Mrauk U (one way)2 × MMK 15,000 · check | MMK 30,000 |
| Boat Taungup → Sittwe (one way)2 × MMK 3,000 · check | MMK 6,000 |
| eSIM, 7 days data2 × MMK 2,500 · check | MMK 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 10,700 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 58,900 per person per day, bed included | MMK 117,700 |
10‑25 USD per night, basic amenities.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | 1,500–2,500 kyat |
| Bottle of beer | 300–500 kyat |
| Motorbike taxi (4 km) | 2,000 kyat |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat trips have had robberies; buy tickets from official office.
- Bus rides can be bumpy in mountain sections, especially in rainy season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 199
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို ဦးတည်ပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance199
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Yangon; other nations have embassies in Yangon.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Taungup → Ngapali: ≈3,000 kyat, 2–3 h (check)
- Boat Taungup → Sittwe: ≈3,000 kyat, dep 06:00, arr 15:00 (check)≈3,000 kyat, dep 6:00 AM, arr 3:00 PM (check)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (mingalaba)
- ဘယ်လောက်ကျမလဲ — How much? (be laut kya ma le)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay zu tin ba de)
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 Taungup. 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 (rainy season, rough roads)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use Taungup as base for western Myanmar bus routes.
- Book boat tickets at Malikha Transportation office.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Taungup
- secondaryWikivoyage: Taungup, revision 5306269 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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