Location
Capital of Kayin (Karen) State on Thanlwin River
Top Cave
Saddan Cave (Huge cavern with exit boat ride)
Cultural Cave
Kawgun Cave (7th-century terracotta wall tablets)
Highest Peak
Mount Zwegabin (722m holy mountain)
A Surreal Karst Wonderland
Surrounded by towering limestone karst pinnacles rising vertically from emerald green rice paddies, Hpa-An is one of Myanmar's most photogenic and serene landscapes. For centuries, Buddhist hermits and monks consecrated the natural cave systems piercing these karst formations into sacred subterranean sanctuaries.
Saddan Cave & The Secret Lake
Saddan Cave is the most extraordinary cave in Southeast Asia. Walk barefoot for 15 minutes through a football-field-sized cavern illuminated by natural skylights, filled with Buddha statues, stalactites, and sleeping fruit bats. The cave terminates at a hidden opening overlooking an enclosed secret lagoon, where local boatmen row you back through a low natural water tunnel cutting directly through the mountain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reach Hpa-An from Yangon?
Air-conditioned express VIP buses depart Yangon's Aung Mingalar bus station, reaching Hpa-An in approximately 6 hours.