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 towards Inle Lake. The winery is a 20- to 30-minute bicycle ride from Nyaungshwe.
Red Mountain Estate
Nyaungshwe
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