Inle is a vast lake located in the heart of Shan State which shares borders with Thai & Laos. And it climbs up to over 900 metres above sea level and outrageously beautiful. Inle Lake is located in the mountains so it is cooler than other areas. More than 30 hill tribes are living in […]

Not known as Pyin-Oo Lwin, it is more beautiful and tranquil than Pyin-Oo-Lwin then has reputated as “Pine City” encircled by sweet smelling pine tree round. The small town on the plain among the blue hills retains more natural and unspoiled environs. Local foods are the best for breakfast. Pedestrians will lead to Shwe-Umin natural […]

It is the capital of Shan state and of beautiful with clean inter- roads, especially the bright cherry flowers are covering the roads and the best place for leisure walk. Shan State Museum and Gem market should be your visiting points. Don’t forget, it is one of the major business centers for China’s products “Hot […]

KakKu, a unique temple complex of more than 2000 stupas has lied hidden in the Pa-O heartland of Southern Shan State for centuries. Unknown to the outside world and to most of Myanmar until recently, these exquisite monuments can now be visited. A day trip from Inle Lake is sufficient.

It is a small uphill town and famous for “Golden Caves” but the town itself has some curious points, such as the traditional paper production, ancient monasteries and umbrella workshops. “The Golden Caves” is actually some elevation above the town and accessed through the way under the shady century old banyan trees. The main cave […]

Hsipaw also known as Thibaw is a town in Shan State located on the riverbank of Dokhtawady River. It is about 200km(124mi)northeast of Mandalay and 73km(45mi) from Lashio. It’s about a 5-hous scenic drive via PyinOoLwin ( Maymyo),Naungcho-Naungpain (railway stations for Goktheik Viaduct ) and Kyauk Me. It takes only 1.5hours drive from the airport […]

Also known as Maymyo, when it was a British hill station. The old stagecoaches are still operating as local taxi service. There are plenty to see, such as the wonderful Botanical Garden, Pwe Kauk Waterfall, the busy market and the newly built Pye Lone Chan Tha Pagoda, which houses a mysterious Buddha image. Why not […]

Mingun, A ride up the Ayerwaddy River lies Mingun and it is a half-day trip from Mandalay. The highlight one would see in Mingun are the huge, incomplete Mingun Pagoda and a 90-tonne bell hangs in a nearby pavilion.