If you are in your Yangon tour, you had better manage to head off the tiny Hpa An town to get the unforgettable experience of a place on Myanmar tourism’s must-see list. Located in the southeast of Yangon, it takes about seven hours in the cart reach here. A short visit to the morning market in downtown Hpa An is an exciting experience to see colorful vendors, stalls with full of products blending with the bustling sounds of local people.
Furthermore, Hpa An is surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains ranges to explore and a great place for a short journey to embark on a ferry drafting along the river to behold the spectacular mountains and serene beauty on the riversides as well. Outside the city is the beauty of the vast green rice fields, with the mountains behind the stone will give you a beautiful sight. There are also lots of temple caves with unique architecture, layout and the people using as the natural Buddhist temples. Getting to know Mount Zwegabin, you may want to conquer its summit to reach the medieval monastery and contemplate the fantastic views of the whole surroundings and plains.