Hpa-An
Myanmar · Kayin StateMM
Capital Town in Kayin State, Myanmar
Hpa-an is a large city in southeastern Myanmar and the capital and largest city of Kayin State. The population as of the 2014 census was 421,575, mostly of the Karen ethnic group. Hpa-An has surpassed Taunggyi as the fifth largest city in Myanmar.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 421,525
- Coordinates
- 16.890, 97.635
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 18 m
Overview of Hpa-An
Hpa-An — a sizeable city in Kayin State, Myanmar — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 421,525. And it shows in how much there is to see. The local offer centres on nature, sports and culture. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Hpa-An
Nature in Hpa-An
(16)On the nature side, Hpa-An offers Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. It is a direct read of Hpa-An's activity profile. There are 16 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Hpa-An
(9)Hpa-An records Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Running and Skiing under sports. It is a direct read of Hpa-An's activity profile. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Hpa-An
(8)Under culture, Hpa-An is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cathedrals, Historical Sites and Monuments. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Hpa-An.
Adventure in Hpa-An
(7)Under adventure, Hpa-An is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Climbing and Off Road Trails. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hpa-An.
Water Sports in Hpa-An
(6)Our data lists Jet Skiing, Paddle, Rafting, Swimming and Water Skiing as water sports options here. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hpa-An.
Nightlife in Hpa-An
(4)Nightlife in Hpa-An covers Bars, Events, Pubs and Wine Bars. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hpa-An.
More to do in Hpa-An
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hpa-An. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Hpa-An
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Hpa-An is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Asia/Yangon on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Hpa-An that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hpa-An known for?
- Travellers associate Hpa-An with nature, sports and culture. It sits in Kayin State, Myanmar and counts about 421,525 residents.
- What can you do in Hpa-An?
- Hpa-An is tagged with Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Hpa-An?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Hpa-An located?
- Hpa-An belongs to Kayin State, Myanmar, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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