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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.Myanmar · Taunggyi
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.Myanmar · Taunggyi
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.Myanmar · Taunggyi
Tachileik Shwedagon Pagoda
Myanmar · Tachileik
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.Myanmar · Taunggyi
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.Myanmar · Taunggyi
Shwe Inn Thein Paya
This is a complex of more than 1,000 dilapidated pagodas located near the village of Inthein in the Inle Lake area. Due to the weather, some have been toppled and others have been rebuilt. From here, you can overlook Inle Lake and the valley.Myanmar · Taunggyi
Nyaung Ohak
Ryoha is a group of abandoned pagodas located in the village of Inthein in the Inle Lake area. The stupa is hidden in the lush vegetation, and there are still some stucco carvings of animals, gods and Sint (the guardian beast of half lion and half dragon).Myanmar · Taunggyi
Pindaya Caves
Pindaya Caves is located in Taunggyi, Myanmar. It is a very well-known attraction. There are more than 8,000 Buddha statues in the cave, which are very beautiful. If you are interested in history, you must not miss it.Myanmar · Pindaya
Htem Sann Cave
Myanmar · Taunggyi
Free things to do in Shan
Inle Lake
Myanmar · TaunggyiFloating Market
Myanmar · TaunggyiNga Phe Chaung Monastery
Myanmar · TaunggyiTachileik Shwedagon Pagoda
Myanmar · TachileikPhaung Daw Oo Pagoda
Myanmar · TaunggyiKakku Pagodas
Myanmar · TaunggyiShwe Inn Thein Paya
Myanmar · TaunggyiNyaung Ohak
Myanmar · TaunggyiPindaya Caves
Myanmar · PindayaHtem Sann Cave
Myanmar · Taunggyi
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What travellers say about Shan
mybambam21 September 2022
5.0
When you come to Inle Lake, why not charter a boat for a river cruise? You can choose a half-day or a full-day tour. There will be sightseeing spots and markets for shopping in the middle. Bring water, windbreaker and sun protection.
Inle Lake
romano baaye16 May 2023
5.0
Floating Market is really interesting place to visit because you can find out the different tranditional and culture. I wish to go there soon.
Floating Market
hiluoling11 January 2022
3.0
Many people don’t know about this place. In fact, there is nothing special about it. It’s just that there are many kittens living freely in this temple. If you are not interested in kittens in this environment, you can come and take a look.
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery
AROUND THAILAND2 May 2023
5.0
Burma, Shwedagon Pagoda
Secondly prosperous, continue Buddhism
Keep the precepts, meditate, have wisdom
Have kindness, compassion, equanimity
Tachileik Shwedagon Pagoda
小凌603 June 2020
3.0
This temple built on the riverside can be seen from a distance. Its pagoda is very dazzling and tall, and its golden roof is very shining. Some very important local Buddhist relics are enshrined in the pagoda.
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
0706wuminmin7 June 2016
4.0
They had to hire their own staff inside, and there were as many as 7,623 pagodas, which was very spectacular.
Kakku Pagodas
翱翔的大鲨鱼13 August 2022
4.0
Leaving the shores of the Rhine Lake and continuing to the southwest along the waterway, the boat traveled for a long time and finally arrived at the Shwe Inn Thein Paya, the local belief center. During religious festivals, the villages near Inle Lake All the monks will gather here for pilgrimage and alms, and at the same time, a large number of believers will flock in. Just thinking about it makes the scene very spectacular!
Shwe Inn Thein Paya
yyhyh4 June 2016
4.0
I went here in the evening, the sunset was very beautiful, it is a common building in the local area, and there are not many tourists.
Nyaung Ohak
