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The 15 Best Day Trips from Taunggyi

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Taunggyi, Myanmar, led by Nay Pyi Taw, Yawnghwe, Meiktila. The closest is Yawnghwe, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Taunggyi at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nay Pyi Taw150 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Yawnghwe18 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Meiktila123 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Pyinmana145 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Heho24 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Kalaw52 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Yamethin102 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kyaukse130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Wundwin110 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Pyawbwe105 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Aungban44 km W50 minHalf-day trip
Lawksawk54 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Nansang71 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Loikaw125 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Pèkon103 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Taunggyi

  1. 1

    Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Taunggyi4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Cherry Zay.

  2. 2

    Yawnghwe, Myanmar

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south-west of Taunggyi50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Meiktila, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Taunggyi3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Pyinmana, Myanmar

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Taunggyi4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Heho, Myanmar

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km west of Taunggyi1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Kalaw, Myanmar

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km west of Taunggyi2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Yamethin, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Taunggyi3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Kyaukse, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Taunggyi4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Wundwin, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Taunggyi3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Pyawbwe, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km west of Taunggyi3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Aungban, Myanmar

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km west of Taunggyi1 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Lawksawk, Myanmar

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north of Taunggyi2 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Nansang, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km east of Taunggyi2 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Loikaw, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Taunggyi3 hr 50 min round trip
  15. 15

    Pèkon, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south of Taunggyi3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Taunggyi to Nay Pyi Taw

A realistic pace for Nay Pyi Taw, 150 km from Taunggyi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Taunggyi
  2. 09:50Arrive in Nay Pyi Taw (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Cherry Zay
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nay Pyi Taw
  6. 15:50Head back to Taunggyi
  7. 18:10Home in Taunggyi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Taunggyi?
The best day trips from Taunggyi are Nay Pyi Taw, Yawnghwe, Meiktila, Pyinmana, Heho. The closest is Yawnghwe, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Taunggyi?
Yawnghwe is the closest, 18 km south-west of Taunggyi, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Taunggyi?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Taunggyi: Yawnghwe (25 min), Heho (35 min), Aungban (50 min), Kalaw (1 hr), Lawksawk (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Taunggyi for a day out?
Nay Pyi Taw is the largest city in day-trip range, 150 km south-west of Taunggyi and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Taunggyi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nay Pyi Taw at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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