Mabein is a town in northern Shan State of Myanmar, formerly Burma.

It is situated on the Shweli River and connected to Momeik, and to Bhamo and Myitkyina in Kachin State by road.

[3] The town was captured by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) from the State Administration Council (SAC) on 21 January 2024 during the civil war.

[9] In January 2004, the military government signed a contract with two Canadian companies to prospect gold in two zones known as Set Ga Done and Nga Mu Gyi.

[3] On 10 November 2005, seven hired cattle drovers were reported shot dead by an army patrol from a battalion based in Momeik.