Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda district

Hpa-An, Myanmar

Home to the iconic Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda, which rises dramatically from the water.

Explore Hpa-An

Kayin State's limestone-mountain escape, where Sadan Cave's Buddha statues meet the Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda rising from a lake.

November to February offers the coolest, driest weather for exploring the caves and Mount Zwegabin.
The Thanlwin Riverfront anchors central Hpa-An with riverside dining, while Sadan Cave, Mount Zwegabin, and the Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda are reached by motorbike loops through rice fields outside town.
Myanmar Kyat (K)
Burmese and Karen. English is limited.
MMT (UTC+6:30)
Hpa-An's tourism continues to grow as an off-the-beaten-path alternative to Myanmar's more established circuits, with My Hpa-An Residence by Amata's variety of dining experiences and Keinnara Hpa An's family-friendly amenities reflecting a slowly modernizing hotel scene, while Sadan Cave and the Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda preserve the region's stunning limestone-mountain natural and spiritual draw.

Thanlwin Riverfront Boasts picturesque sunsets and riverside dining with a relaxed vibe mixing locals and travelers.
Sadan Cave district Home to Sadan Cave, the largest cave in Hpa-An, full of Buddha statues, with a couple of pagodas.
Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda district Home to the iconic Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda, which rises dramatically from the water.

Getting around in Hpa-An? The Thanlwin Riverfront anchors central Hpa-An with riverside dining, while Sadan Cave, Mount Zwegabin, and the Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda are reached by motorbike loops through rice fields outside town.
When to go in Hpa-An? November to February offers the coolest, driest weather for exploring the caves and Mount Zwegabin.
What's changing now in Hpa-An? Hpa-An's tourism continues to grow as an off-the-beaten-path alternative to Myanmar's more established circuits, with My Hpa-An Residence by Amata's variety of dining experiences and Keinnara Hpa An's family-friendly amenities reflecting a
Seek out Motorbike loops through rice fields in Hpa-An? A scenic way to explore the countryside surrounding Hpa-An, beyond the main cave and pagoda sites.
Base yourself in Thanlwin Riverfront in Hpa-An? Boasts picturesque sunsets and riverside dining with a relaxed vibe mixing locals and travelers. Known for riverside sunset dining.

Best time to visit: November to February offers the coolest, driest weather for exploring the caves and Mount Zwegabin.
Getting around: The Thanlwin Riverfront anchors central Hpa-An with riverside dining, while Sadan Cave, Mount Zwegabin, and the Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda are reached by motorbike loops through rice fields outside town.
Currency: Myanmar Kyat (K)
Language: Burmese and Karen. English is limited.
Timezone: MMT (UTC+6:30)
Current trends: Hpa-An's tourism continues to grow as an off-the-beaten-path alternative to Myanmar's more established circuits, with My Hpa-An Residence by Amata's variety of dining experiences and Keinnara Hpa An's family-friendly amenities reflecting a slowly modernizing hotel scene, while Sadan Cave and the Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda preserve the region's stunning limestone-mountain natural and spiritual draw.

Thanlwin Riverfront — Boasts picturesque sunsets and riverside dining with a relaxed vibe mixing locals and travelers.
Sadan Cave district — Home to Sadan Cave, the largest cave in Hpa-An, full of Buddha statues, with a couple of pagodas.