Kyaikto
Kyaikto, a town in Mon State in southeastern Myanmar, is the nearest base for visiting the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda — the Golden Rock — a gilded boulder balanced over a cliff edge that ranks among Myanmar's most visited pilgrimage sites. The town sits on the Yangon–Mawlamyine road and rail corridor, making it a practical stop for travellers heading to the pagoda in the mountains above.
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- Population48,658
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 17 km11 mi
Kyaikto: quick answers
Where is Kyaikto?
Kyaikto is in Myanmar (Burma), about 107 km66 miles in a straight line from Yangon.
How do you get to Kyaikto?
The nearest airport is Hpa-N (PAA), about 2 hr 46 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kyaikto?
The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is July, with about 698 mm27.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kyaikto?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 2 restaurants and 39 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kyaikto?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Thaton.