Namtu
Myanmar · Shan StateMM
Town in Shan State, Myanmar
Namtu is a town situated in northern Shan State, Myanmar. It is famous for Bawdwin and Namtu silver mines. NamTu River is flowing across in the middle of town and the transportation from Namtu to Lashio or Namtu to Mandalay is by bus.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 54,909
- Coordinates
- 23.077, 97.403
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 642 m
Overview of Namtu
Namtu belongs to Shan State, Myanmar and has the feel of a mid-sized city. About 54,909 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are sports, culture and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 642 metres up.
Things to do in Namtu
Sports in Namtu
(4)Namtu's sports entries include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Trail Running and Walking Trails. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Namtu. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Namtu
(1)Our data lists Mines as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Namtu.
Nature in Namtu
(1)Nature lovers get Walkways. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Namtu. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Namtu
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Namtu pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Yangon on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Namtu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Namtu known for?
- Travellers associate Namtu with sports, culture and nature. It sits in Shan State, Myanmar and counts about 54,909 residents.
- What can you do in Namtu?
- Namtu is tagged with Hiking, Hiking Trails, Trail Running, Walking Trails and Mines, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Namtu?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Namtu located?
- Namtu belongs to Shan State, Myanmar, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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