Inle Lake Region
This tidy village of teak stilt houses is famous for its weaving workshops. Buildings across the village vibrate with the clatter of shuttles and the…
Must-see attractions in Eastern Myanmar
Eastern Myanmar
Pointing dramatically towards the mountains on a ridge overlooking Nyaung Toung lake, the 60ft-high standing buddha statue known as Yat Taw Mu is the most…
Nyaungshwe
The independence monument – a white obelisk – is tucked away at one end of a sports field. Next to it is a gold statue of Sao Shwe Thaike, the last saopha…
Taunggyi
Smaller than its Catholic counterpart and in need of some repairs, this is the main church for Taunggyi's Anglican community. The church is locked outside…
Nyaungshwe
At the entrance to town, this busy market is packed with locals every morning, when traders from the lake bring in fresh fish and produce from the…
Nyaungshwe
This winery is open daily for tastings (K5000 for four wines). There's an attached restaurant with a menu of mostly Western dishes, as well as good views…
Inle Lake Region
At the north end of Pone Taloke Lake, this temple features some heavily restored stupas and a fine teak kyaung (Burmese Buddhist monastery) with a large…
Taunggyi
The principal place of worship for Taunggyi's Roman Catholics. The church dates back to 1873, but was rebuilt in 1951. The cathedral is closed outside of…
Kalaw
Kalaw's market is worth a browse – several stalls sell dried fruit and local liqueurs. Every five days, the market is swelled by traders who descend from…
Kalaw
For a good view over Kalaw's market and town centre, take the steps on the north side of Union Hwy to this modest Buddhist monastery with a small sangha…
Eastern Myanmar
This family-run business makes Kayah textiles on traditional looms. It's east of Loikaw and can be combined with a visit to Pataing Hnyin and Dor Sor Bee.
Mausoleums of the Tai Khün Princes
Eastern Myanmar
Closed to the public, these mausoleums are the final resting place of the saophas (sky princes), who ruled Kyaingtong until the 1962 coup.
Taunggyi
On the southern outskirts of town, this huge white temple complex has a gilded corncob stupa that pays tribute to the Ananda Pahto in Bagan.
Kalaw
South of Kalaw market, the myriad stupas of Hsu Taung Pye Paya were restored from ruins using donations from visiting pilgrims.
Inle Lake Region
You can bathe at these hot springs in the public pools or your own private bath. The more expensive public pool gets very hot.
Kalaw
Right in the centre of Kalaw, Aung Chan Tha Zedi is a glittery stupa, covered in gold- and silver-coloured glass mosaics.
Eastern Myanmar
Kayah State's largest monastery, Poke Hpayone Paya has some 500 monks in residence. It's to the east of Taung Kwe Zayde.
Eastern Myanmar
In the middle of a traffic roundabout, Wat Mahamuni is a classic Thai-style wat with a richly painted interior.
Taunggyi
A Buddhist temple that features gaudy statuary and a pagoda styled after the Mahabodhi temple at Bodhgaya in India.
Inle Lake Region
This peaceful forest monastery on the hill behind Maing Thauk village affords good views over Inle Lake.
Eastern Myanmar
This Catholic church, located off Tachileik–Taunggyi Rd (Main Rd), dates back to the colonial era.
Taunggyi
Taunggyi's main market is the busiest place in town from the early morning to the mid-afternoon.
Eastern Myanmar
Small and mellow riverside market in the centre of Loikaw that specialises in food and produce.
Taunggyi
This Buddhist temple in the southwest of Taunggyi is dominated by a 60ft-high standing Buddha.
Eastern Myanmar
Wat Yang Kon is home to a gilded buddha statue that the locals decorate with robes.
Taunggyi
Near the market, this is the place of worship for Taunggyi’s Sikh population.
Eastern Myanmar
This lacklustre museum has a small collection of ethnic clothing, farming implements.and other hill-people objects, some inexplicably painted silver.
Eastern Myanmar
This mission has been providing an education for hill peoples since colonial times.
