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ZawGyi 4 miles from Pindaya

Pindaya, Shan State, Myanmar, Myanmar
ZawGyi 4 miles from Pindaya
Location
Pindaya, Shan State, Myanmar, Myanmar
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
40 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

ZawGyi Hot Spring, located approximately 4 miles from Pindaya in the Southern Shan State of Myanmar, is a naturally sulphurous thermal spring near the famous Pindaya Caves — a celebrated Buddhist pilgrimage site where a vast limestone cavern houses more than eight thousand Buddha images donated by devotees from across Myanmar and beyond. The proximity of the hot spring to one of Myanmar's most sacred Buddhist sites creates a combination of geothermal wellness and spiritual pilgrimage unique to this corner of the Shan Plateau, where the warm mineral waters can offer physical rejuvenation to pilgrims visiting the sacred caves. The spring provides naturally sulphurous, warm mineral water in a setting charged with Buddhist heritage.

Insider tip — Located roughly four miles from the famous Pindaya cave-pagoda complex, ZawGyi Hot Spring is a rural sulfurous spring cherished by local Shan villagers for generations. The open-air rocky pools are surrounded by pine-covered hills typical of the Shan Plateau at around 1,200 metres elevation. The cooler highland air makes the 40°C sulfurous soak especially invigorating. Visiting the spring pairs perfectly with a morning tour of the Pindaya cave shrines.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.