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Inle

This vast picturesque lake, 22 km long, 11km wide, 1328 metres above sea level is one of the main tourist attractions in Myanmar. Inle lake, natural and unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers. And The lake is home to the Intha people among others, who have adapted to their watery environment by building whole villagers rising in stilts from the shallow waters. The entire lake area supports a population of over 70000. Floating gardens, floating farms, floating villages, the way of fishing are interesting to observe.

Interesting Places

• Floating Market

• Phaungdawoo Pagoda

• Nga Phae Chaung (Jumping Cats's) Monastery

• Shwe Indein Pagoda

• Khaung Daing, Taung To and Sakar villages

 

Phaungdawoo Pagoda

One of the famous principal shrines in Myanmar, this pagoda houses five small Buddha Images. Once a year, in end September or early October, there is a pagoda festival during which the four Buddha Images are rowed around the Lake in a colourful barge.

Mine Thauk Market

A large and bustling market where one can find a real local atmosphere with a variety of produce from the lake.

 

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