Kengtung
Myanmar · Shan StateMM
City in Shan State, Myanmar
Kengtung, also spelt Kyaingtong, classical name Tungapuri, is a city in Shan State, Myanmar. It is the principal town of Kengtung Township and the former seat of Kengtung State, a minor principality. Kengtung is located on the National Highway 4 (NH4) and at the AH2 and AH3 of the Asian Highway. It is also the largest city and the capital of eastern Shan State, Myanmar.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 75,865
- Coordinates
- 21.291, 99.604
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 804 m
Overview of Kengtung
Kengtung belongs to Shan State, Myanmar and has the feel of a medium-sized town. About 75,865 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: sports, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 804 metres.
Things to do in Kengtung
Sports in Kengtung
(6)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Snow Tubing and Trail Running. All of it is drawn from Kengtung's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Kengtung
(4)Adventure in Kengtung covers Adventure, Adventure Parks, Off Road Trails and Parachute. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kengtung.
Nature in Kengtung
(3)On the nature side, Kengtung offers Natural Places, Nature and Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Kengtung's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Kengtung
(2)On the wellness side, Kengtung offers Farms and Therms. Everything listed here comes from what Kengtung is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Kengtung
(1)Our data lists Architectural Buildings as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kengtung.
Water Sports in Kengtung
(1)Looking for water sports? Kengtung has Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kengtung.
Best time to visit Kengtung
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Reach Kengtung by regional transport from the nearest hub in Shan State; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Yangon.
Similar destinations
Places near Kengtung that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kengtung known for?
- Kengtung, in Shan State, Myanmar, is best known for sports, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 75,865 residents.
- What can you do in Kengtung?
- Recorded activities in Kengtung include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Snow Tubing and Trail Running. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kengtung?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Kengtung located?
- Kengtung is located in Shan State, Myanmar. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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