WITH its natural scenery looking beautiful in the rain, Hpa-an, the capital of Kayin State, is a famous destination for tourists during the monsoon, said travel companies.

WITH its natural scenery looking beautiful in the rain, Hpa-an, the capital of Kayin State, is a famous destination for tourists during the monsoon, said travel companies.
Hpa-an, where visitors can feel nature, is the best place to visit, especially for local tourists. “The natural landscape in Hpa-an is so attractive in the rain. Mountains look green just when the rain stops, and it is perfect to take photos with mountains, lakes, valleys and a viewpoint. Visiting in the rainy season gives a cosy taste, which is why tourists enjoy visiting Hpa-an,” said a travel planner.
There are many tourist destinations in Hpa-an, such as Mount Zwekabin, Thabawa Cave, Yathepyan Cave, Taungwine, Sadan Cave, Kawkathaung Cave, Htuntpataing Lake, night market stalls, Kyainn Mountain and Bayinnyi Cave.
Travelling in heavy rains isn’t convenient, so families and friends have now gone on vacation in Hpa-an in early monsoon, just before schools reopen. “Now it’s started raining, so I visited Hpa-an with my friends because it is very beautiful in the rain. It is so elegant just after rained and can make us relaxed, and it is so good for taking photos,” said a tourist. — MT/ZS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
WITH its natural scenery looking beautiful in the rain, Hpa-an, the capital of Kayin State, is a famous destination for tourists during the monsoon, said travel companies.
Hpa-an, where visitors can feel nature, is the best place to visit, especially for local tourists. “The natural landscape in Hpa-an is so attractive in the rain. Mountains look green just when the rain stops, and it is perfect to take photos with mountains, lakes, valleys and a viewpoint. Visiting in the rainy season gives a cosy taste, which is why tourists enjoy visiting Hpa-an,” said a travel planner.
There are many tourist destinations in Hpa-an, such as Mount Zwekabin, Thabawa Cave, Yathepyan Cave, Taungwine, Sadan Cave, Kawkathaung Cave, Htuntpataing Lake, night market stalls, Kyainn Mountain and Bayinnyi Cave.
Travelling in heavy rains isn’t convenient, so families and friends have now gone on vacation in Hpa-an in early monsoon, just before schools reopen. “Now it’s started raining, so I visited Hpa-an with my friends because it is very beautiful in the rain. It is so elegant just after rained and can make us relaxed, and it is so good for taking photos,” said a tourist. — MT/ZS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Local tourism operators have reported that there are many travellers visiting the Kalaw-Inlay-Taunggyi route with beautiful natural scenery.
Families with children, relatives and friends are visiting before school starts.
“The weather is nice with cool rain. The scenery is very beautiful. Some families visit with children before school starts. Some also visit with their friends and relatives. The early monsoon season is a great time for taking photos with its beautiful natural scenery,” said a local tour operator.
Local tourism operators have reported that there are many travellers visiting the Kalaw-Inlay-Taunggyi route with beautiful natural scenery.
Families with children, relatives and friends are visiting before school starts.
“The weather is nice with cool rain. The scenery is very beautiful. Some families visit with children before school starts. Some also visit with their friends and relatives. The early monsoon season is a great time for taking photos with its beautiful natural scenery,” said a local tour operator.
Tourist destinations include Ohsi Hill, Kalaw Clock Tower, Kalaw rail station, Htinshu Taw, Kalaw Viewpoint, ancient Mahamuni Hnee Pagoda and interesting sites around Kalaw, and the Taunggyi-Inlay tour includes the Bawa Samsara Bridge, Sula Ooni Pagoda, Shwephonepwint Pagoda, Inlay PhaungdawOo, Alotawpauk Pagoda, traditional weaving, silversmithing, floating farms, and wineries.
In addition to the Kalaw-Inlay-Taunggyi tour, domestic travellers visit Bagan-NyaungU, PyinOoLwin, Kyaiktiyo, Hpa-an, Ngwesaung, and other domestic tours, as well as outbound destinations such as Thailand and Vietnam. — MT/ZN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
Local tourism operators have reported that there are many travellers visiting the Kalaw-Inlay-Taunggyi route with beautiful natural scenery.
Families with children, relatives and friends are visiting before school starts.
“The weather is nice with cool rain. The scenery is very beautiful. Some families visit with children before school starts. Some also visit with their friends and relatives. The early monsoon season is a great time for taking photos with its beautiful natural scenery,” said a local tour operator.
Tourist destinations include Ohsi Hill, Kalaw Clock Tower, Kalaw rail station, Htinshu Taw, Kalaw Viewpoint, ancient Mahamuni Hnee Pagoda and interesting sites around Kalaw, and the Taunggyi-Inlay tour includes the Bawa Samsara Bridge, Sula Ooni Pagoda, Shwephonepwint Pagoda, Inlay PhaungdawOo, Alotawpauk Pagoda, traditional weaving, silversmithing, floating farms, and wineries.
In addition to the Kalaw-Inlay-Taunggyi tour, domestic travellers visit Bagan-NyaungU, PyinOoLwin, Kyaiktiyo, Hpa-an, Ngwesaung, and other domestic tours, as well as outbound destinations such as Thailand and Vietnam. — MT/ZN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Kalaw in southern Shan State hosted a total of 31,972 homegrown visitors and tourists in January-May 2025, according to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Taunggyi).
Kalaw in southern Shan State hosted a total of 31,972 homegrown visitors and tourists in January-May 2025, according to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Taunggyi).
Kalaw is famous for its enchanting, serene beauty, fun activities like trekking and camping through a picturesque landscape, colonial architecture, laid-back atmosphere, refreshing climate, peaceful country sites, rich culture of ethnic people in rolling hills and breathtaking Kalaw sightseeing. It is a popular trekking place and a summer retreat. Visitors can choose different options for accommodation: hotels, motels, home-stays, bungalows and camps. After the flood inundated the Kalaw area, the number of visitors drastically dropped.
Kalaw attracted 9,474 locals and 111 tourists in January, 6,002 locals and 45 tourists in February, 7,192 locals and 69 tourists in March, 6,130 locals and 50 tourists in April and 2,866 locals and 33 tourists as of 9 May.
The most popular tourist destinations in Kalaw are Kalaw Shambhala Viewpoint, city viewpoint, Thein Hill, Yayyaungma Viewpoint, Ohsi Hill, Byike Hill, Myinmugon and Ahlantaung, among others. — ASH/KK
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
Kalaw in southern Shan State hosted a total of 31,972 homegrown visitors and tourists in January-May 2025, according to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Taunggyi).
Kalaw is famous for its enchanting, serene beauty, fun activities like trekking and camping through a picturesque landscape, colonial architecture, laid-back atmosphere, refreshing climate, peaceful country sites, rich culture of ethnic people in rolling hills and breathtaking Kalaw sightseeing. It is a popular trekking place and a summer retreat. Visitors can choose different options for accommodation: hotels, motels, home-stays, bungalows and camps. After the flood inundated the Kalaw area, the number of visitors drastically dropped.
Kalaw attracted 9,474 locals and 111 tourists in January, 6,002 locals and 45 tourists in February, 7,192 locals and 69 tourists in March, 6,130 locals and 50 tourists in April and 2,866 locals and 33 tourists as of 9 May.
The most popular tourist destinations in Kalaw are Kalaw Shambhala Viewpoint, city viewpoint, Thein Hill, Yayyaungma Viewpoint, Ohsi Hill, Byike Hill, Myinmugon and Ahlantaung, among others. — ASH/KK
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

INLAY fall in Nyaungshwe, a popular summer destination, is attracting a lot of visitors from Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, said Ko Jimmy from the Kalaw Car Rental & Photo Free Service.
The route to the waterfall from Kalaw is about three or four furlongs from the arrow shown on the road from the Bawasansara Bridge to the Khaung Taing hot spring.
“As this is a new destination near Kalaw, many people are interested to visit. People from Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw came. Yangon tops among them. It is a mountain waterfall.
INLAY fall in Nyaungshwe, a popular summer destination, is attracting a lot of visitors from Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, said Ko Jimmy from the Kalaw Car Rental & Photo Free Service.
The route to the waterfall from Kalaw is about three or four furlongs from the arrow shown on the road from the Bawasansara Bridge to the Khaung Taing hot spring.
“As this is a new destination near Kalaw, many people are interested to visit. People from Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw came. Yangon tops among them. It is a mountain waterfall.
Sometimes, you can see groups of monkeys. To reach the waterfall, you have to walk for five to ten minutes and climb up. The bottom is a small stream, which is convenient for bathing. Now, people come to the fall to escape the heat. It is more beautiful during the rainy season, and it is now still beautiful, as the water has not decreased much.” he said.
Near the waterfall, there is a natural forest, a suspension bridge, bamboo bridges for taking photos and small huts to relax. The parking fee in the fall is K1,000 and the entrance fee is K1,000 per person.
The waterfall was opened last year and has become more popular this year due to social media posts, attracting more visitors to escape the heat. — MT/ZN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
INLAY fall in Nyaungshwe, a popular summer destination, is attracting a lot of visitors from Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, said Ko Jimmy from the Kalaw Car Rental & Photo Free Service.
The route to the waterfall from Kalaw is about three or four furlongs from the arrow shown on the road from the Bawasansara Bridge to the Khaung Taing hot spring.
“As this is a new destination near Kalaw, many people are interested to visit. People from Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw came. Yangon tops among them. It is a mountain waterfall.
Sometimes, you can see groups of monkeys. To reach the waterfall, you have to walk for five to ten minutes and climb up. The bottom is a small stream, which is convenient for bathing. Now, people come to the fall to escape the heat. It is more beautiful during the rainy season, and it is now still beautiful, as the water has not decreased much.” he said.
Near the waterfall, there is a natural forest, a suspension bridge, bamboo bridges for taking photos and small huts to relax. The parking fee in the fall is K1,000 and the entrance fee is K1,000 per person.
The waterfall was opened last year and has become more popular this year due to social media posts, attracting more visitors to escape the heat. — MT/ZN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

OVER 10,000 domestic and international tourists visited Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake in Mandalay Region during the public holiday period. According to U Soe Win, secretary of the Taungthaman Bridge Maintenance Committee, the highest number of visitors was recorded on the full moon day of Taboung.
Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake are among the most popular tourist destinations in Mandalay Region, attracting both local and foreign visitors.
OVER 10,000 domestic and international tourists visited Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake in Mandalay Region during the public holiday period. According to U Soe Win, secretary of the Taungthaman Bridge Maintenance Committee, the highest number of visitors was recorded on the full moon day of Taboung.
Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake are among the most popular tourist destinations in Mandalay Region, attracting both local and foreign visitors.
“The number of visitors on the full moon day of Taboung was significantly higher than usual. People from various parts of upper and lower Myanmar came to visit. Normally, around 400 to 500 visitors come per day, but during this public holiday period, the number increased to over 2,000 per day. The number of foreign tourists remained stable,” U Soe Win said.
Recently, the majority of domestic tourists visiting Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake have come from cities such as Mandalay, PyinOoLwin, Taunggyi, and Yangon. Most of the international visitors are from Thailand, Vietnam, and South Korea. — ASH/MKKS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
OVER 10,000 domestic and international tourists visited Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake in Mandalay Region during the public holiday period. According to U Soe Win, secretary of the Taungthaman Bridge Maintenance Committee, the highest number of visitors was recorded on the full moon day of Taboung.
Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake are among the most popular tourist destinations in Mandalay Region, attracting both local and foreign visitors.
“The number of visitors on the full moon day of Taboung was significantly higher than usual. People from various parts of upper and lower Myanmar came to visit. Normally, around 400 to 500 visitors come per day, but during this public holiday period, the number increased to over 2,000 per day. The number of foreign tourists remained stable,” U Soe Win said.
Recently, the majority of domestic tourists visiting Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake have come from cities such as Mandalay, PyinOoLwin, Taunggyi, and Yangon. Most of the international visitors are from Thailand, Vietnam, and South Korea. — ASH/MKKS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

PUBLIC interest in visiting Kyaukkalat Beach located in Ayeyawady Region has elevated, according to a social media post.
The beautiful beach, Kyaukkalat is located southernmost of Datezun, the opposite of Mawtinzun in Ayeyawady’s Ngaputaw Township and close to Hainggyi Island.
“It is still untouched and beautiful wildly. There are similar natural sceneries in Myanmar. Kyaukkalat is really beautiful like in photo,” said Ko Kway Kar, a tour guide in Gawyingyi Island. — Htun Htun/ZS
PUBLIC interest in visiting Kyaukkalat Beach located in Ayeyawady Region has elevated, according to a social media post.
The beautiful beach, Kyaukkalat is located southernmost of Datezun, the opposite of Mawtinzun in Ayeyawady’s Ngaputaw Township and close to Hainggyi Island.
“It is still untouched and beautiful wildly. There are similar natural sceneries in Myanmar. Kyaukkalat is really beautiful like in photo,” said Ko Kway Kar, a tour guide in Gawyingyi Island. — Htun Htun/ZS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
PUBLIC interest in visiting Kyaukkalat Beach located in Ayeyawady Region has elevated, according to a social media post.
The beautiful beach, Kyaukkalat is located southernmost of Datezun, the opposite of Mawtinzun in Ayeyawady’s Ngaputaw Township and close to Hainggyi Island.
“It is still untouched and beautiful wildly. There are similar natural sceneries in Myanmar. Kyaukkalat is really beautiful like in photo,” said Ko Kway Kar, a tour guide in Gawyingyi Island. — Htun Htun/ZS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

THE Bago Region Government has revealed that efforts are underway to designate the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary in Bago Township, Bago Region, as an ASEAN Heritage Park.
In support of this designation, initiatives will be implemented to raise public awareness about the sustainable use of Moeyungyi Lake’s wetland resources and ecosystem services.
Additionally, community-based conservation efforts will be enhanced to ensure the long-term preservation of the natural ecosystem.
THE Bago Region Government has revealed that efforts are underway to designate the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary in Bago Township, Bago Region, as an ASEAN Heritage Park.
In support of this designation, initiatives will be implemented to raise public awareness about the sustainable use of Moeyungyi Lake’s wetland resources and ecosystem services.
Additionally, community-based conservation efforts will be enhanced to ensure the long-term preservation of the natural ecosystem.
The Moeyungyi Lake, which spans 25,600 acres, has become a seasonal refuge for various migratory bird species this year. Among them are the lesser whistling duck, gadwall, cotton pygmy goose, tufted duck, black-headed ibis, ruddy shelduck, northern pintail, Asian openbill, blackwinged stilt, river tern, and spotbilled pelican. Notably, rare bird species such as the glossy ibis have also been observed.
According to records, the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 120 mammal species, 28 species of amphibians and reptiles, 33 insect species, 77 resident bird species, 44 species of fish, and 74 species of aquatic plants during the winter season.
As an inland wetland area, the Moeyungyi Lake serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and endangered bird species. It is also an important site along the East Asia-Australasia Flyway network, offering a well-preserved natural ecosystem with rich biodiversity. Additionally, the sanctuary holds great potential for nature-based ecotourism. — ASH/KNN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
THE Bago Region Government has revealed that efforts are underway to designate the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary in Bago Township, Bago Region, as an ASEAN Heritage Park.
In support of this designation, initiatives will be implemented to raise public awareness about the sustainable use of Moeyungyi Lake’s wetland resources and ecosystem services.
Additionally, community-based conservation efforts will be enhanced to ensure the long-term preservation of the natural ecosystem.
The Moeyungyi Lake, which spans 25,600 acres, has become a seasonal refuge for various migratory bird species this year. Among them are the lesser whistling duck, gadwall, cotton pygmy goose, tufted duck, black-headed ibis, ruddy shelduck, northern pintail, Asian openbill, blackwinged stilt, river tern, and spotbilled pelican. Notably, rare bird species such as the glossy ibis have also been observed.
According to records, the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 120 mammal species, 28 species of amphibians and reptiles, 33 insect species, 77 resident bird species, 44 species of fish, and 74 species of aquatic plants during the winter season.
As an inland wetland area, the Moeyungyi Lake serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and endangered bird species. It is also an important site along the East Asia-Australasia Flyway network, offering a well-preserved natural ecosystem with rich biodiversity. Additionally, the sanctuary holds great potential for nature-based ecotourism. — ASH/KNN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

BAGAN Archaeological Museum located in NyaungU Township in Mandalay Region has received more than K48 million from the admission of local and foreign tourists over nine months of the current financial year, according to the Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan branch) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture.
From April to December, 45,072 domestic travellers and 300 international travellers, totalling 45,372 visited there, said an official.
BAGAN Archaeological Museum located in NyaungU Township in Mandalay Region has received more than K48 million from the admission of local and foreign tourists over nine months of the current financial year, according to the Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan branch) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture.
From April to December, 45,072 domestic travellers and 300 international travellers, totalling 45,372 visited there, said an official.
“Admission fee is K1,000 per local while K10,000 per foreigner, so total income is more than K48 million. Tourist arrival is larger on weekends and usually peaks in December,” he said.
At present, there is the arrival of 100-200 local visitors per day regularly and more on weekends. Except Monday and public holidays, it is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily and free admission is provided for children under 12 years old, monks and nuns.
Bagan Archaeological Museum received over K71.9 million from 94,951 local and foreign tourist arrivals last year. — MT/ZS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
BAGAN Archaeological Museum located in NyaungU Township in Mandalay Region has received more than K48 million from the admission of local and foreign tourists over nine months of the current financial year, according to the Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan branch) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture.
From April to December, 45,072 domestic travellers and 300 international travellers, totalling 45,372 visited there, said an official.
“Admission fee is K1,000 per local while K10,000 per foreigner, so total income is more than K48 million. Tourist arrival is larger on weekends and usually peaks in December,” he said.
At present, there is the arrival of 100-200 local visitors per day regularly and more on weekends. Except Monday and public holidays, it is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily and free admission is provided for children under 12 years old, monks and nuns.
Bagan Archaeological Museum received over K71.9 million from 94,951 local and foreign tourist arrivals last year. — MT/ZS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

ACCORDING to locals, there has been a steady flow of tourists to major attractions in Hpa-an this month.
Tourists’ destinations include Kyaukkalat, Saddan Cave, Htuntpadaing, Kaukkhameit Bridge, Naung Lone Valley, and Kaw Ka Thaung Cave, in addition to Mount Taung Wine.
ACCORDING to locals, there has been a steady flow of tourists to major attractions in Hpa-an this month.
Tourists’ destinations include Kyaukkalat, Saddan Cave, Htuntpadaing, Kaukkhameit Bridge, Naung Lone Valley, and Kaw Ka Thaung Cave, in addition to Mount Taung Wine.
“Besides Taung Wine, people visit Kyaukkalat, Sadan Cave, Htuntpadaing, Kaukkhameit Bridge, Naung Lone Valley, and Kawkathaung Cave. In the west, they visit Zabar cave, Kawtgun cave, Rathepyan and natural water caves, after climbing Taung Wine. Tourist arrivals are constant, but we cannot compare it to December,” said Ko Myo, a local operator of the Hpaan Oway Tuk-Tuk (three-wheeled vehicle) Service.
Most visitors to Hpa-an came from Yangon, and there were more people on weekends. “There are many visitors every week. Many come from Yangon by express cars. Some people are from other places. The tourists are both young and old. This year, we saw monks too. They came in groups. It is not as many as in December, but there are tourists and we are busier on holidays,” he said. The travel and guide community reported that most of the travellers in December visited Taung Wine and other mountain destinations were Zwegabin and Kya In. — Thit Taw/ZN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
ACCORDING to locals, there has been a steady flow of tourists to major attractions in Hpa-an this month.
Tourists’ destinations include Kyaukkalat, Saddan Cave, Htuntpadaing, Kaukkhameit Bridge, Naung Lone Valley, and Kaw Ka Thaung Cave, in addition to Mount Taung Wine.
“Besides Taung Wine, people visit Kyaukkalat, Sadan Cave, Htuntpadaing, Kaukkhameit Bridge, Naung Lone Valley, and Kawkathaung Cave. In the west, they visit Zabar cave, Kawtgun cave, Rathepyan and natural water caves, after climbing Taung Wine. Tourist arrivals are constant, but we cannot compare it to December,” said Ko Myo, a local operator of the Hpaan Oway Tuk-Tuk (three-wheeled vehicle) Service.
Most visitors to Hpa-an came from Yangon, and there were more people on weekends. “There are many visitors every week. Many come from Yangon by express cars. Some people are from other places. The tourists are both young and old. This year, we saw monks too. They came in groups. It is not as many as in December, but there are tourists and we are busier on holidays,” he said. The travel and guide community reported that most of the travellers in December visited Taung Wine and other mountain destinations were Zwegabin and Kya In. — Thit Taw/ZN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

OVER 450,000 domestic and foreign travellers visited tourist destinations in Kayin State from January to November 2024, according to the Kayin State Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.
As a result of more than 450,000 domestic and foreign travellers visiting tourist destinations in Kayin State during the 11 months of 2024, the income of hotels and guesthouses amounted to K4.761 billion.
OVER 450,000 domestic and foreign travellers visited tourist destinations in Kayin State from January to November 2024, according to the Kayin State Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.
As a result of more than 450,000 domestic and foreign travellers visiting tourist destinations in Kayin State during the 11 months of 2024, the income of hotels and guesthouses amounted to K4.761 billion.
Currently, 60 hotels and guesthouses are operating in the hotel and tourism sector of Kayin State, with a total of 2,159 rooms. The region’s beautiful water, land, forests, mountain landscapes, caves, waterfalls, springs, traditional culture, seasonal festivals, and rich natural resources have attracted many domestic and foreign visitors.
In addition, a resort project will be implemented in Kawmayan Village, Hpa-an Township, Kayin State, to develop agro-tourism based on agricultural tasks. Kawmayan Village is also the recipient of the Sustainable Tourism Award 2022, presented by Southeast Asian countries. — ASH/MKKS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
OVER 450,000 domestic and foreign travellers visited tourist destinations in Kayin State from January to November 2024, according to the Kayin State Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.
As a result of more than 450,000 domestic and foreign travellers visiting tourist destinations in Kayin State during the 11 months of 2024, the income of hotels and guesthouses amounted to K4.761 billion.
Currently, 60 hotels and guesthouses are operating in the hotel and tourism sector of Kayin State, with a total of 2,159 rooms. The region’s beautiful water, land, forests, mountain landscapes, caves, waterfalls, springs, traditional culture, seasonal festivals, and rich natural resources have attracted many domestic and foreign visitors.
In addition, a resort project will be implemented in Kawmayan Village, Hpa-an Township, Kayin State, to develop agro-tourism based on agricultural tasks. Kawmayan Village is also the recipient of the Sustainable Tourism Award 2022, presented by Southeast Asian countries. — ASH/MKKS
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar