Myanmar: Inle Lake

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Alex Gillam

Oct 1, 20201 min read

Inle Lake, the Water World of Myanmar

At 11 miles long, Inle Lake is the second largest lake in Myanmar, and a sight unlike anything else the country has to offer; here,...

Mar 4, 20201 min read

Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery (Jumping Cat Monastery)

Inle Lake, Myanmar Visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, known as the “Jumping Cat Monastery” because the resident monks have trained their...

Mar 4, 20201 min read

Shwe Indaing Pagoda

Inle Lake, Myanmar Explore the ruins of Shwe Indaing Pagoda, a 13th century temple complex that has recently been opened to International...

Mar 4, 20202 min read

Inle Lake Longtail Boat Tour

Inle Lake, Myanmar Enjoy a full day tour of Inle Lake. Board a long-tail boat for an insider's view of the life in this unique region....

Mar 4, 20201 min read

Inle Handicraft Villages

Inle Lake, Myanmar Visit the local handicraft vilages responsible for silk weaving, silver-smithing, cheroot-making and other...

Mar 4, 20201 min read

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

Inle Lake, Myanmar Visit the landmark Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, home of the 5 sacred Buddha Images, and famous for the 19-day festival held...

Mar 4, 20201 min read

5 Day Market

Inle Lake, Myanmar Visit the traditional 5 day market. The 5 day market rotates around the villages and towns of Shan State, where...

Mar 4, 20201 min read

Indein

Inle Lake, Myanmar Visit Indein, located on the western shores of Inle Lake. The idyllic site of Indein and its 17th century pagoda ruins...