Hpa-An is a small riverside town in Kayin State, surrounded by dramatic limestone karst peaks rising from flat rice paddies. The area is riddled with spectacular caves — Saddan Cave, Bat Cave, and Kawgun Cave among them — and the view of Mount Zwegabin at sunset is one of Myanmar's most stunning. Hpa-An has become a favourite stop for travellers seeking natural scenery and a quieter alternative to the main tourist circuit.