Why go
- City in Shan State, Myanmar.
- Served by Kengtung Airport (KET).
History
Kengtung, also spelt Kyaingtong, classical name Tungapuri, is a city in Shan State, Myanmar. It is the principal town of Kengtung Township and the former seat of Kengtung State, a minor principality. Kengtung is located on the National Highway 4 (NH4) and at the AH2 and AH3 of the Asian Highway. It is also the largest city and the capital of eastern Shan State, Myanmar.
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air Bagan W9 (ATR 72) · 1 route: Yangon
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kengtung Airport (KET); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KET has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Yangon).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kengtung (Keng Tung). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.