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Hpa-An

Hpa-an (also called Pa-An) is the capital of Kayin State in Burma. More Burma travel stories
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  • Early morning market stalls in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Early morning market stalls in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Clock tower in the town center in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Clock tower in the town center in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • In Hpa-An, Burma.

    In Hpa-An, Burma.

  • A women takes her lunch pail on her way to work, taking cover from the sun with an umbrella in Hpa-An, Burma.

    A women takes her lunch pail on her way to work, taking cover from the sun with an umbrella in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Traffic and cars in a round-about in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Traffic and cars in a round-about in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • A monk takes alms in the early morning sunshine at the market in Hpa-An, Burma.

    A monk takes alms in the early morning sunshine at the market in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • A pretty tray of condiments in Hpa-An, Burma.

    A pretty tray of condiments in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Vegetables from the countryside are brought into the market for sale in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Vegetables from the countryside are brought into the market for sale in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Morning shoppers and vendors take to the streets at the market in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Morning shoppers and vendors take to the streets at the market in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • A trishaw driver fills his bike with lettuce cargo for transport in Hpa-An, Burma.

    A trishaw driver fills his bike with lettuce cargo for transport in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • A truck is packed to the gills with veggies in Hpa-An, Burma.

    A truck is packed to the gills with veggies in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Vendors unload vegetables in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Vendors unload vegetables in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Flower vendors line the streets in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Flower vendors line the streets in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Our breakfast soup is prepared in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Our breakfast soup is prepared in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Buddhas line the caves and rocks in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Buddhas line the caves and rocks in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Buddha statues in the Kaw Ka Taung Cave near Hpa-An, Burma on a daytrip from the Soe Brothers guesthouse.

    Buddha statues in the Kaw Ka Taung Cave near Hpa-An, Burma on a daytrip from the Soe Brothers guesthouse.

  • Delicious soup for breakfast near the Soe Brothers Guesthouse in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Delicious soup for breakfast near the Soe Brothers Guesthouse in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Buddha face, one of many lining the Kaw Ka Taung Cave in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Buddha face, one of many lining the Kaw Ka Taung Cave in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Buddha wrapped in saffron cloth in the Kaw Ka Taung Cave near Hpa-An, Burma.

    Buddha wrapped in saffron cloth in the Kaw Ka Taung Cave near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Dozens and dozens of monk statues line the rocks outside the Kaw Ka Taung Cave in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Dozens and dozens of monk statues line the rocks outside the Kaw Ka Taung Cave in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • My niece Ana stands with the monks and rice alms bowls in the countryside near Hpa-An, Burma.

    My niece Ana stands with the monks and rice alms bowls in the countryside near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Statues of monks and their alms bowls near in Hpa-An, Burma outside of the Kaw Ka Taung Cave.

    Statues of monks and their alms bowls near in Hpa-An, Burma outside of the Kaw Ka Taung Cave.

  • Rice paddies and karst rocks in the countryside near Hpa-An, Burma.

    Rice paddies and karst rocks in the countryside near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Animist worship in Hpa-an, Myanmar. in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Animist worship in Hpa-an, Myanmar. in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • in Hpa-An, Burma.

    in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Vegetable fried rice was the easiest thing to order near the Ruby and Kawkathaung caves near Hpa-An, Burma.

    Vegetable fried rice was the easiest thing to order near the Ruby and Kawkathaung caves near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Fun for kids at the swimming hole near the Kawkathaung cave outside of Hpa-An, Burma.

    Fun for kids at the swimming hole near the Kawkathaung cave outside of Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Ana plays with the floaties near the Kawkathaung cave outside of Hpa-An, Burma.

    Ana plays with the floaties near the Kawkathaung cave outside of Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Ana tests out the cool waters at the swimming hole near Hpa-An, Burma.

    Ana tests out the cool waters at the swimming hole near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • The glassy clear waters of the swimming hole just near Kawkathaung Cave and Ruby Cave in Hpa-An, Burma.

    The glassy clear waters of the swimming hole just near Kawkathaung Cave and Ruby Cave in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Cooling off in the clear waters diverted from the nearby rice paddies in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Cooling off in the clear waters diverted from the nearby rice paddies in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Small restaurants dot the swimming hole near the Kawkathaung and Ruby Cave s in the countryside near Hpa-An, Burma.

    Small restaurants dot the swimming hole near the Kawkathaung and Ruby Cave s in the countryside near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • University girls giggle and wave from across the small swimming hole near Hpa-An, Burma.

    University girls giggle and wave from across the small swimming hole near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Local teenagers at the swimming hole near Hpa-An, Burma.

    Local teenagers at the swimming hole near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • A neat bridge through the rice paddies outside of Hpa-An, Burma, near the Kawkathaung and Ruby Caves

    A neat bridge through the rice paddies outside of Hpa-An, Burma, near the Kawkathaung and Ruby Caves

  • Hearty greetings as we wandered the very rural countryside in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Hearty greetings as we wandered the very rural countryside in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • A bridge through the dried out rice paddy in Hpa-An, Burma.

    A bridge through the dried out rice paddy in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Interesting transportation in the countryside around Hpa-An, Burma.

    Interesting transportation in the countryside around Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Big smiles near Hpa-An, Burma.

    Big smiles near Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Karst rocks and a rural bridge through the rice paddies outside of Hpa-An, Burma.

    Karst rocks and a rural bridge through the rice paddies outside of Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Rural life outside Hpa-An, Burma.

    Rural life outside Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Rural Hpa-An, Burma.

    Rural Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Betel nut spit on the ground in Hpa-An, Burma.

    Betel nut spit on the ground in Hpa-An, Burma.

  • View from the top of a small karst rock formation near the Kawkathaung and Ruby Caves outside of Hpa-An, Burma.

    View from the top of a small karst rock formation near the Kawkathaung and Ruby Caves outside of Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Arial view of the countryside around Hpa-An, Burma.

    Arial view of the countryside around Hpa-An, Burma.

  • Looking toward Mount Zwegabin near Hpa-An, Burma.

    Looking toward Mount Zwegabin near Hpa-An, Burma.

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    Early morning market stalls in Hpa-An, Burma.
    Clock tower in the town center in Hpa-An, Burma.
    In Hpa-An, Burma.