[2025 Taunggyi Attraction] Travel Guide for Inle Lake (Updated Mar)

#1月好去地方2025 In addition to visiting pagodas in cities such as Bagan, Mandalay, and Yangon, Inle Lake on the northeastern plateau is also an excellent summer resort when traveling to Myanmar in summer. This highland freshwater lake, located at an altitude of 970 meters, is as big as 12 Sun Moon Lakes! However, the biggest difference between Inle Lake and Sun Moon Lake is that there are floating stilt houses, Buddhist temples and water gardens on the lake. Inle Lake has a special tradition where local fishermen row their boats with one foot while catching fish at the same time. It’s amazing! The locals live in villages built on floating islands, which can be said to be true people living on the water. There are two well-known Buddhist temples on the lakeside, the Pengduoao Pagoda and the Cat-Playing Temple. The former has five small Buddha statues covered with gold foil, while the latter is where you can play with cats, which is quite interesting. Although there is no entrance fee to Inle Lake, foreign tourists entering the Inle Lake area must purchase a $10 tourist pass at the permit office next to the entrance bridge of Nyaung Shwe Town. There is a waterway that leads directly to the lake area from Niangshui Town. People usually go there by chartering a boat as part of a one-day tour. You can also take a pickup truck or motorcycle to the lakeside pier. #MyanmarTravel #InleLake

I came to the lotus workshop in Inle Lake, where fibers from lotus stems are mainly used to make weaving threads, which are then dyed, weaved, and made into various products. This process is a new experience for me. The looms in the workshop are still operated by traditional hands, the fabrics are soft and delicate, and the patterns are varied. Although the price of the finished product is not cheap, which makes it difficult to buy, the exquisite craftsmanship is impressive. This experience gave me a better understanding of Myanmar’s traditional crafts. 📍 Location: Myanmar, Inle Lake Lotus Workshop #INDLELAKE #LOUHUAWORKSHOP #Handcraft #MyanmarTravel #ChristmasGood Place2024

Among the major cities in Myanmar, Bagan left the deepest impression. In February, the daytime temperature was over 40°C, so be sure to apply sunscreen. It's very convenient to buy a SIM card from Taobao before you go. Few people, beautiful scenery, highly recommended. On the 25 square kilometer plain of Bagan, there are more than 2000 pagodas. The large pagodas are well-known, while the small ones are only numbered. You can choose to ride a horse cart, an electric bike, or walk among the pagodas. The scale of pagoda construction during the Bagan Dynasty is considered the pinnacle in Myanmar's history of pagoda building. They are everywhere you look, in clusters and groups. Riding an electric bike every day on the dirt roads to explore various pagodas is endlessly fun and unforgettable. In the early morning, hot air balloons slowly rise from the misty trees, and the centuries-old pagodas stand solemn and serene. The hot air balloon sunrise here has a much stronger sense of history. Even more beautiful are the sunrises and sunsets on the plain. Sneaking up a thousand-year-old pagoda at dawn to watch the sunrise and hot air balloons rise simultaneously is a unique experience. Transportation: Fly from domestic cities to Yangon or Mandalay in Myanmar, then take a bus to Bagan. Sightseeing: The Bagan plain is divided into three areas: New Bagan, Old Bagan, and Nyaung-U. If you have a short travel time, it is recommended to mainly visit Old Bagan, where most of the major pagodas are located. If you have more time, you can also visit Nyaung-U and New Bagan. Travel Route: The main travel cities in Myanmar include Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, and Inle Lake. If you visit all four, it's best to reserve about 10 days. Travel Season: The best time to travel in Myanmar is during the cool season from October to February each year. The sky is clear, and the sunlight is abundant. This season is also the best time for photography in Bagan and U Bein Bridge.

Attraction: Inle Lake Address: Nyuang Shwe Township, Shan State, Myanmar Directions: From Yangon, you can take domestic flight or take Mandalar Min Express. Inle Lake is a popular large fresh water lake in Shan state, it is the second largest lake in Myanmar. It is a very popular attraction among Locals and tourists. It is famous for the floating village, many locals built houses on water. Seafood dishes are very popular there. You can do cycling trip and boat trip. Boat trip in Inle Lake is a must do in Myanmar 🇲🇲 #timetotravel #myanmar #lake

Discover a Myanmar less discovered, and take a half (or full) day boat tour to the villages around Inle Lake. We arrived by afternoon, enough time to wrap up the tour with stunning sunset. Serene and simply magical. Villages of simple homes made of wood and woven bamboo rise on stilts above water that, in sections, with elaborate floating gardens. The lotus fabric weaving workshop was also worth to visit. Overall experience was excellent. For those hesitant of boat adventures, fret not: the boats are extremely comfortable, not at all sea-sickness-inducing, and each passenger is seated in a very relaxing armchair of their own for the entire ride. Getting there - 1 hour domestic flight from Yangon to Heho Airport in Shan State. #newyearadventure#yearofrabbit#myanmar#inlelake#myanmar#celebratewithtrip#tripblazers

Inle Lake (Burmese: အင်းလေးကန်; MLCTS: ang: le: kan, [ʔɪ́ɰ̃lé kàɰ̃]), a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar (Burma). It is the second largest lake in Myanmar with an estimated surface area of 44.9 square miles (116 km2), and one of the highest at an elevation of 2,900 feet (880 m). During the dry season, the average water depth is 7 feet (2.1 m), with the deepest point being 12 feet (3.7 m). During the rainy season, this can increase by 5 feet (1.5 m).The watershed area for the lake lies to a large extent to the north and west of the lake. The lake drains through the Nam Pilu or Balu Chaung on its southern end. There is also a hot spring on its northwestern shore. Large sections of the lake are covered by floating plants. Its clear and slightly alkaline waters (pH 7.8–8) are home to a diverse fauna and many species found nowhere else in the world (endemics). There are more than 35 native species of fish, including 17 endemics. Some of these, notably the Sawbwa barb, red dwarf rasbora, emerald dwarf rasbora, Lake Inle danio, Inle loach and the Inle snakehead, are of minor commercial importance for the aquarium trade. Several fish that are not native have been introduced. Additionally, the lake is home to about 45 species of freshwater snails, 30 of them endemic, along with a small endemic freshwater crab, Inlethelphusa acanthica. It hosts approximately 20,000 migratory gulls in November to January. In June 2015, it became Myanmar's first designated place of World Network of Biosphere Reserves. It was one of 20 places added at the Unesco's 27th Man and the Biosphere (MAB) International Coordinating Council (ICC) meeting. Since 2018 it has been designated as a protected Ramsar site. #naturalwonders#lakes

I visited this lake last two years. Inle lake is famous for a floating village and its traditional way of living. Some people live in the lake where they build floating houses and community including religious sites. It was amazing how people adapt themselves to the environment substantially. Also Don’t forget to look for fisherman in the lake. They catch fish by one leg! amazing!! #historicculture#beautifulsunsets#naturalwonders#summervacation

One of the highlights of my visit to Myanmar was taking a 2-day trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake. This path winds through the Burmese countryside, tiny villages, beautiful quiet forests, and acres of farmland and rice paddies. It’s my top recommendation for people looking for unique things to do in Myanmar. If you have time, the full trek takes 3 days (and 2 nights), but you can also do it in 2 days if you’re short on time. Along with admiring the amazing untouched scenery, you’ll also be able to connect with your guide, as well as the locals in the villages you pass through as you stop for meals and accommodations. Be sure to request a stay in one of the old wooden monasteries — the accommodations are far from luxury (you’ll be sleeping on a mat on the floor) but it’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience that you won’t want to miss! Spend at least a few days in Inle Lake after your trek is finished, exploring the water villages, the amazing restaurants, and the artisan crafts for which this beautiful lake town is famous. #awesomepic

On a longtail boat exploring this vast lake (at 1,000 metres high, so nice cool breeze) with all the monasteries and pagodas you can imagine, incl floating gardens and villages on the lake. Special mention / thanks to Aureum Palace hotel (on the calm East side of the lake) for their wonderful hospitality, exemplary service and prime setting. #GiveThanks

A day at the lake...definitely a show for tourists as it brought every handmade craft, floating garden, minority tribe together in easy reach for tours but still incredible. As were the stupa ruins everywhere. #inlelake #myanmar

Myanmar's favorite treasure trove in Inle Lake! Take a boat and feel the life of the water town When it comes to Myanmar's favorite place, it must be the cool Inle Lake! In the hot summer, Inle Lake is as comfortable as a spring breeze, even the wind is a refrigerator, it is definitely a summer resort in Myanmar! The whole tour of Inle Lake is through boats, where the locals' buildings are all water cabins, which gives me the illusion of being in Semporna! In addition to watching the locals racing dragon boats and dancing and celebrating, you can also visit the textile factory. Of course, the luckiest thing is to double the rainbow. The joy of cheering everyone together is still fresh! Inle Lake is best known for its fisherman's foot. The locals use the one-legged boat to cast nets for fishing. The picture is absolutely out of the picture. Unfortunately, we didn't go to shoot specifically, but when we passed the boat, it was enough to move! Tips: You can fly to Heihe Airport, and you can take a boat for half an hour to get to the boat at Inle Lake! The whole Inle Lake is very large and has a great resort. If you can, arrange two or three days to explore Inle Lake slowly!

The floating market at Inle Lake is the best place to experience the lifestyles and customs of Myanmar's indigenous people. Here, you can feel the randomness of the food market, the fresh and seductive fruits and vegetables, and the locals. Bargaining, who will not love the ordinary life of fireworks? Most of the products in the water market come from floating islands. The water market here is similar to the country market in China. Every five days, there are local spices, fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh fish, shrimps and crabs that are salvaged in the water, as well as sugar and mountain goods shipped from the mountains. Wait, dazzling, rich in variety, cheap. With the winds and waters of Inle Lake tourism in recent years, various souvenirs such as wood carvings, lacquer wares and Buddha statues have appeared on the water market. Although not too fine crafts, it is It best reflects the local folk customs.

Niangshui Town is very small. The place to get off is very close to the scheduled hotel, and it took 5 minutes to drag the box. At the front desk, the proprietress filled out the form and entrusted the baggage. Go to the dock to find a boat. The pier is also not far away and walks to arrive. Just walking to the bridge, there is a ship boss to ask if you want a boat. Talking to him about the price and the itinerary, he sat in his shop waiting for the boatman. A boatman came, moved the boat to the dock and picked me up. About half past five, I started the tour of Inle Lake. day is already light. From the pier to the real lake area, a narrow waterway is required. On both sides of the waterway are various cruise companies and shops. The air on the surface of the water is cold and cold. After the boat accelerates, the morning breeze blowing in the face is cool and strong, let me fight. At Inle Lake, unique one-legged fishing can be seen both in the morning and before sunset. There is also a performance of bamboo poles for one-legged fishing. Real fishermen are now fishing with fishing nets. Fishermen are performance-oriented and need to tip. Between the lakes and mountains, the fishermen rowed the boat, and the various actions of fishing were carried out. Whether it's a performance or not, it's enough to be natural and aesthetically pleasing to the environment. The sun came out from behind the mountains, and the color on the lake turned from cold to warm. The birds flew over the mountains in the direction of the sun. The waterfowl is flying low on the lake, and the fisherman is working hard. The fragrance of the water grass is infiltrated in the humid air. This is the morning of Inle Lake, and everything is just right.

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#getgoing2025 The Haya Festival of the Inle Region: The First Village Established in Inle Lake, with a History of 510 Years Inle Lake's history began with the establishment of four villages within the lake: Haya, Nan Pan, Naung Taw, and Ywar Gyi Bant Pon. The name "Inle Ywar" (Inle Village) eventually became "Inle Lake." Haya Ywar Ma (Haya Village) was the first of these villages to be established. The second village was founded in 872 BE (Burmese Era) during the Tabodwe month (roughly January/February). The first village did not prosper and suffered from widespread illness. Even after the establishment of the second village, illness persisted for 13 years. To remedy this, they consulted and decided to hold a healing ceremony at the village's main pagoda (Ywar U Pagoda), which already existed at the time of the village's founding. Since this took place in Shan State, instead of conducting the healing ceremony in the month the village was founded, they decided to hold it one day before the Shan New Year. This led to the 15th day after the Tazaungmone Full Moon (roughly October/November) being designated as Haya Pwe Day. The Haya Pwe is a very simple celebration. Ten nights after the Tazaungmone Full Moon, an announcement is made to inform everyone about the upcoming healing ceremony. To generate public interest, this announcement is called "Boat Side Battles" (Hlei Nan Sit Taik - လှေနံ စစ်တိုက်) and encourages participation in the festival. This announcement is made by the Seti Ward (formerly Myauk Hpet Hte Hpone - မြောက်ဖက်ထဲဟုံး) by playing large drums (Oh Si Ku - အိုးစီကူး) along the canal where the boats will parade, chanting rhythmic verses. After this "Boat Side Battle," men from the village, along with other residents, begin preparations for the boat parade, while women and elders prepare offerings of rice (San Koon Hpay - ဆန်ကွန်းဖ္လေ) for the monks. During these preparations, the village elder (Ywar Saw - ရွာဆော်) makes an offering to the guardian spirit of the village's fire (Pho Kin Nat - ဖိုးကင်းနတ်), both because the dry season is approaching and because they will be releasing fireworks and hot air balloons during the healing ceremony. This offering is made on the Wednesday before the festival. The people of Haya then begin building their ceremonial boats (phaung - ဖောင်). Some wards build boats decorated with white umbrellas and cloth, some with elaborate layered canopies (Kanakadan Hti Pya Thart Phaung - ကနက္ကဒါန်ထီးပြာဿာဒ်ဖောင်), and some with gold leaf decorations (Shwe Hsaing Phaung - ရွှေဆိုင်းဖောင်). These boats are offered at the village's main pagoda, Aung Mingalar Pagoda (အောင်မင်္ဂလာဘုရား), to purify the village of all misfortunes. On the 13th waning day of Tazaungmone, the finished boats have a rehearsal parade called "One Week Row" (Ta Phat Htoe - တစ်ပတ်ထိုး).

#getgoing2025 It's not Puluong Vietnam, it's Kalaw Myanmar! 🇲🇲 Kalaw is a picturesque town nestled in the Shan State of Myanmar. This charming destination is famous for its lush, rolling hills, cool climate, and serene atmosphere. 🌿 Kalaw travel serves as a gateway to numerous trekking opportunities, connecting travelers with the stunning landscapes and diverse hill tribes of the region. Kalaw also boasts colorful markets, colonial architecture, and an overall laid-back vibe, making it a delightful stop for those exploring the Shan State or the nearby Inle Lake! 🤩

#getgoing2025 The Intha people's way of life is inextricably linked to Inle Lake. Their houses, built on stilts using bamboo and wood, showcase a unique adaptation to living on the water. Fishing and floating garden cultivation are their primary livelihoods. Their distinctive leg-rowing technique is also an iconic symbol. Markets, monasteries, and other social structures are also built on the water, demonstrating how deeply intertwined the Intha people's lives are with the lake. They have developed ingenious methods for navigating, farming, and thriving in this unique aquatic environment.

#getgoing2025 The Intha people of Inle Lake have a unique way of life centered around the lake itself, and their fishing techniques are a prime example. Perhaps the most iconic is their distinctive leg-rowing style. Standing on the stern of their boats, they wrap one leg around an oar and propel themselves through the water with a rhythmic, circular motion. This frees their hands for fishing or other tasks. Their fishing methods are also well-adapted to the lake's environment. They use various types of nets and traps, including conical traps called "phaung" or "saung," which are submerged in the water to catch fish. Another traditional method, now less common, involves using a large conical net and scaring fish into it. They also cultivate floating gardens on the lake, creating fertile plots for growing vegetables and other crops, which in turn attract fish. This symbiotic relationship between the Intha people and their environment is a testament to their ingenuity and resourcefulness.

#localescapes In western Shan State in Myanmar 🇲🇲, you will find picturesque Inle Lake, famous for its floating villages and gardens and the unique way of life of the local Intha people, with their living communities based entirely on the water. Most Intha which translates literally as 'the sons of the lake' are Buddhist and support themselves through agriculture and fishing. These lakeside communities are well known for their tradition of rowing boats using an oar strapped to one leg. You can observe animals in the wild at the Inle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, view protected species, ride on the one-leg rowed boats and do a range of activities which will make your trip memorable and worthwhile. You can also interact with the friendly villagers when you visit them at the unique stilt houses of Inle lake. #myanmar #lakes

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📍Inle Lake ✔️I rented a boat and visited Inle Lake, a representative tourist destination in Shan State, Myanmar. 🛶The boat tour was a rental for 5 hours at 30,000 Kyats (I adjusted the visiting places in advance. I thought 5 hours would be too exhausting, so I shortened it to 3 hours). ◽️Once you enter the vast Inle Lake, the sunlight is incredibly strong. The light reflects off the lake and dazzles, so make sure to bring the right gear. ◽️At the entrance to the lake, I was impressed by the floating farms called 'Chun Myo' and the people working on them, as well as the floating houses and hotels.

📍Inle Lake ✔️I rented a boat and went to Inle Lake, a representative tourist attraction in Shan State, Myanmar. 🛶 Boat tour is 30,000 Kyat per boat for 5 hours (I told you the places to visit in advance and adjusted them. I shortened it to 3 hours because I thought 5 hours would be too tiring.) ◽️ Once you enter Inle Lake, which looks like a vast ocean, the sunlight is incredibly strong. The light reflects on the lake and it's dazzling, so make sure to pack well. ◽️ At the entrance to the lake, I was impressed by the farm on the lake called Shun Myo, the people working the farm, the floating houses, and the hotels. #Southeast Asia Travel

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#weekendgetaways Embarking on a perfect weekend at Inle Lake, Myanmar's second-largest lake, promises a serene escape. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, the lake is a canvas of tranquility. As you glide through its waters on small traditional boats, the lake's charm unfolds. Covered by floating plants, the water appears to merge seamlessly with the lush surroundings. The gentle hum of boat engines and the rhythmic paddling create a harmonious melody. Discover the unique floating gardens and stilt-house villages, where locals have adapted to this aquatic way of life. Indulge in the vibrant local culture, sampling the flavors of Inle Lake's renowned cuisine. Witness the leg-rowing fishermen, a spectacle unique to this region. Inle Lake beckons with its timeless beauty, offering a weekend of immersive tranquility and cultural discovery.

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Absolutely unique and interesting place to visit.where you can enjoy awesome sunrise and sunset. And then during the day you she people fishing old style, washing clothes in lake, bathing in lake etc Also along the way you see many temples and stilt houses on the water edge, just an unique experience. Would definitely come back here!!! Beautiful, people are friendly and amazing things to do and see!! Loved it!!! #wintergetaway #wintergetaway