Htee Se Kha Waterfall


This modest but pretty waterfall is really three separate falls that plunge into a pool that's a popular swimming spot. The falls are surrounded on three sides by buddha statues and a monastery. It's a holy place, so if you're going to swim here do so in shorts and a T-shirt.

The waterfall is almost on the border between Kayah and Shan states, about 50 minutes' drive north of Loikaw. This drive takes you through some beautiful countryside and a series of Kayan, Pa-O and Lisu villages. Loikaw Travel Information Center can organise a car and a driver for US$40.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Aung Tha Pyay Cave

8.36 MILES

This little-seen cave sits amid farmland around 20 minutes' drive north of Loikaw. The cave is close to a 1km in length and houses a dozen or so buddha…

2. Kayah Cultural Museum

14.37 MILES

Like many of Myanmar's regional museums, this oversized hall is home to a disproportionately scanty selection of dusty relics – musical instruments,…

3. Dor Sor Bee

14.52 MILES

Dor Sor Bee, just east of Loikaw, is home to several Kayah animist shrines. The towering logs, whitewashed and topped with decorations meant to symbolise…

4. Christ the King Cathedral

14.76 MILES

Kayah State has long been the stomping ground of Roman Catholic missionaries and is home to many churches. Christ the King was built in 1939 – making it…

6. Monument

15.4 MILES

This white monument sits in the centre of town.

7. Afternoon Market

15.66 MILES

Small and mellow riverside market in the centre of Loikaw that specialises in food and produce.

8. Thiri Mingalarpon Kyaung

16 MILES

Dating back to 1912, this attractive monastery formerly served as the palace of Kayah's saopha (sky princes) until 1959. After the last saopha passed away…