Mountain
Mt VictoriaThe highest peak in Chin State – 10,016ft – and the third-highest in Myanmar, stunning Mt Victoria is one of the principal attractions of southern Chin…
Chin State
Wild, mountainous and remote, Chin State (ခ်င္းျပည္နယ္) is Myanmar's poorest and least-developed state. Scrunched up against the borders with Bangladesh and India, Chin is sparsely populated and lacking in infrastructure. But it makes up for that with densely forested hills and mountains that soar above 10,000ft and that are separated by vast valleys through which rivers rage. Home to traditional villages inhabited by the friendly Chin people, a Tibeto-Burman group that has largely adopted Christianity, this is the perfect place to take the road less travelled.
Southern Chin State is already attracting visitors intent on hiking up Mt Victoria, the state's highest peak, and trekking to the villages around the hilltop town of Mindat. But northern Chin State remains mostly virgin territory for foreigners. Don't expect much in the way of comfort here. Instead, revel in a land that looks like it's barely been touched by human hands.
Explore Chin State
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Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Chin State.
Lake
Rih LakeThis small, heart-shaped lake has huge spiritual significance for the Mizo people, who inhabit both sides of the nearby Myanmar–India border. Rih Lake…
Museum
Chin Antiques & Cultural Exhibition CentreTrained lawyer and maths teacher Robert Om Kee, son of Vakok vilage chief, has dedicated himself to this fascinating and tiny house museum. He'll quickly…
Village
Siang SawnThis rather strange, impeccably tidy village is an oddity in that it follows its own religion despite its proximity to heavily Christian Tiddim. In fact,…
Mountain
Kennedy PeakKennedy Peak stands 8868ft high, making it Chin State's second-highest mountain. The site of a battle between the British and Japanese in WWII, the peak…
Buddhist Temple
Yanpaymanpay PayaThis temple with a golden zedi (stupa) and a sitting, white-faced Buddha surrounded by five disciples looms over Falam from almost the highest point above…
Church
Falam Baptist ChurchIt's not very old – dating back only to 1983 – but this is possibly the largest church in Chin State and it dominates Falam. It's worth checking it out on…
Viewpoint
ViewpointThere are fine views over Hakha and the surrounding hills from this viewing platform about 1 mile outside town. To find it, follow Bo Gyoke Rd south past…
Viewpoint
Taung Pulu MonasteryThe steps to the top of this monastery, offering the best mountain views, especially at sunset, are lined with standing Buddha statues.
Buddhist Pagoda
Sanminedidisiv PayaClimb the steep steps to this small golden zedi (stupa) perched above Mindat for awesome views over the surrounding area.
Church
Hakha Baptist ChurchWith its fine stone steeple and red roof, this is the most distinctive and historic of Hakha's many churches. Funded by American missionaries, it dates…
Historic Building
Former District Commissioner's HouseBack when the Chin Hills were part of British Burma, they were administered from this red-brick house, the former home of the district commissioner. The…
Temple
Hindu & Buddhist TempleBuilt in 1908, this temple is noteworthy for the strange teak pillar with 1000 small sitting Buddha images carved by a well-known monk.