Namshan is a village in Northern Shan State in Myanmar. Namshan is in the area where the Golden Palaung people live.
With a lousy road and a sleepy village look, Namshan may appear to have always been a sleepy backwater but, not so long ago it was the capital of the Shan State of Tawngpeng (Taungbaing). The region, and its capital, have declined economically since the abolition of the Sao Pha in 1952.
- The Sao Pha palace
The Sao Pha palace
Trekking, either from Namshan to Hsipaw (possible without a guide, ask for map at guesthouse) or in the mountains around Namshan with a guide. Both are excellent, with beautiful scenery and villages. The price for a guide is very reasonable.
There are 3 restaurants in the village, at least one Chinese and one Burmese. These close quite early in the evening. The tea is some of the best in Myanmar.
None with the outside world. There may be a phone service for domestic call but, if there is one, it is not at all evident.
Namshan is pretty much the end of the road for legal travel. You can return to either Hsipaw or Kyaukme from here.