Thanlwin Riverfront

Hpa-An, Myanmar

Boasts picturesque sunsets and riverside dining with a relaxed vibe mixing locals and travelers.

Places in Thanlwin Riverfront

Thanlwin Riverfront restaurants Riverside dining with a relaxed vibe mixing locals and travelers, boasting picturesque sunsets.
My Hpa-An Residence by Amata dining A variety of dining experiences at the 3.5-star hotel combining comfort with sophistication.
Hpa-An local markets Vibrant local markets offering unique souvenirs, handmade crafts, and local food.
Thanlwin Riverfront cafes Cafes along the riverfront mixing locals and travelers in a relaxed setting.
Thanlwin Riverfront sunset bars Bars along the riverfront boasting picturesque sunsets and a relaxed atmosphere.
Keinnara Hpa An bar A bar at the sophisticated 3.5-star hotel offering family-friendly amenities.

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.

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.