Things to do in Shan

Inle Lake

Inle Lake is located in the plateau area in the northeastern part of Myanmar. The lake is more than 970 meters above sea level. It has clear lake water and a quiet and romantic atmosphere. It is a summer resort. Inle Lake is 22 kilometers long, and scattered on the lake are villages with stilts, Buddhist temples on floating islands and water gardens. Various boats travel on the water, among which the way the Inda people row boats with their legs is particularly special. Towns and towns in the Inle Lake region hold a village market every five days, and one of the most popular among tourists is the floating market in Iwama. As a tourist destination in Myanmar, Inle Lake is worth savoring. You can take a day trip to Inle Lake that is common here, take a motor boat tour of the lake, visit floating villages, floating temples, floating gardens and floating markets that are open on the same day, and some also include hand-woven factories, long-neck villages, cigarettes Workshops and other tours. The Jumping Cat Temple on the west side of the lake is a place not to be missed in Inle Lake. The monks here train cats to jump over the ring after reciting. Over time, it has become a scene, which is very interesting. There will be no cat jumping performances when monks eat or meditate. Of course, in addition to the cute kittens, the spacious meditation hall in the temple and the surrounding Shan, Bagan and Inwa-style Buddha statues are also worth stopping and watching. There is a well-known water garden (Floating Gardens) on Inle Lake, which is supported by a wooden trellis supported by a group of floating vegetation, planted with flowers and various vegetables and fruits. Every morning and afternoon, the Inda farmers here paddle back and forth between the wooden trellis, diligently farming. You will notice that the Inda people hook the paddle with one leg and push the paddle in a "zigzag" shape for rowing.

Floating Market

In the middle of the floating islands, there is a floating market called "Imawa". It consists of two long and narrow floating islands and a "river" with a width of about 40 meters. There are many shops on both sides of the river, and daily necessities are complete, making the "river" a long "water street". The "street" boarded the ship to and fro, bringing vegetables, fruits, fresh fish and other agricultural and sideline products, and docked on both sides of the "street" for sale, which was very prosperous and lively. The "Ywama" floating market is the largest floating market in Myanmar and is held every five days. On the day of the lake tour, if the "Imawa" floating market is not open, you can also visit other markets that are open that day. There are local people selling all kinds of daily commodities in these markets. Fishermen bring their dried and fresh fish here for trade. Women also bring many fresh vegetables and fruits to sell. The cane sugar and mountain goods made by the local method were brought here by ox carts for sale. And with the increasing number of tourists, the sales of tourist souvenirs here are also increasing. You can find your favorite souvenirs in this market, such as lacquerware, wood carvings and so on.

Shwe Bone Pwint Pagoda {Golden Blossoms and Great Glory and Fortune}

Nga Phe Chaung Monastery

The Cat Jumping Temple was formerly known as NgaHpeChaung. For tourists, a group of cats here is more famous, a group of cats that can perform jumping circles, so now the nickname of the Cat Jumping Temple has completely overwhelmed the original name of the Bo Daowu Temple. . The Jumping Cat Temple is a must-see attraction in Inle Lake Scenic Spot. It is said that an old monk saw a cat jumping up beside him when he was comprehending the Dharma. He suddenly started training more than 20 cats to jump in circles in the temple. . After the training was successful, news came out, tourists came to visit one after another, and the kittens became famous overseas. In fact, this is similar to the method of training animals in circuses. When the kitten jumps over the circle, give her a little food as encouragement. Over time, a conditioned reflex is formed, and the kitten is happy to jump in the circle.

Tachileik Shwedagon Pagoda

Tachileik Shwedagon Pagodais located on a high hill in the city,where the wind chimes on the pagoda ring crisply in the breeze.

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

Pari Pagoda is not only a landmark of Inle Lake, but also famous in Myanmar. This is a water temple famous for the five Buddha statues inside. According to legend, in a commemorative event in 1965, people invited five ancient Buddha statues in their collection to a huge flat-bottomed tugboat, but five Buddha statues fell into the lake accidentally. I was able to return the Buddha statue to the pagoda, but was surprised to find that the fifth Buddha statue was already sitting in the pagoda. Perhaps because of this legend, there are many good men and women who worship this pagoda. The temple is decorated with mirror blocks, which makes the whole temple look resplendent. The five Buddha statues are also covered with gold foil, which is the treasure of the pagoda. In addition, according to local customs, parents will bring their boys here to participate in religious ceremonies similar to the "Buddhist Brotherhood". If you happen to meet, the scene will definitely leave a deep impression.

Kakku Pagodas

Tallinn is located in the south of Taunggyi City, Shan State, Myanmar, and consists of a total of 2,478 pagodas. Local history books tell us that around 307 BC, there were as many as 7,623 pagodas, which is very spectacular. But it is a pity that the once glorious Tallinn continued to decline and only returned to people's sight more than 800 years ago. The history of Tallinn is very long, dating back to the Bagan period, and the carving style of many pagodas is the craftsmanship of the 17th and 18th centuries. Inle Lake is also near Tallinn. Visitors can come to the depths of Inle Lake to experience this piece of Tallinn, which will definitely be a different kind of enjoyment.

Sulamani Pagoda Taunggyi

Hnee Pagoda, Kalaw

Red Mountain Estate Vineyards & Winery

The Red Mountain Wine Estate is located on the side of the famous Inle Lake, which is said to produce the best wines in Myanmar. This manor is located on the hillside, overlooking the Inle Lake in the northern half, and the view is very good. The winery's winemaking equipment is imported from Italy, and the grape varieties are imported from France. The restaurant of the winery is semi-open, and the vineyards are full of green. In front of the stairs, you can enjoy the wine and food while enjoying the beautiful scenery in all directions.