Called Hampshire Falls in British times, Pwe Kauk is more small weirs and splash pools rather than a dramatic waterfall, but the forest glade setting is pretty. A series of little wooden bridges, souvenir stands and children’s play areas add to the attraction for local families.

It’s a two-minute drive down a steep, easily missed lane excursion off the Hsipaw road that starts directly north of Aung Htu Kan Tha Paya.


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1. Aung Htu Kan Tha Paya

0.7 MILES

Finished in March 2000, this dazzling pagoda is by far the region's most impressive religious building. It enshrines an enormous 17-ton white-marble…

5. Chan Tak

4.63 MILES

This large, classically styled if mostly modern, Chinese temple comes complete with ornate stucco dragons, rock gardens, a vegetarian buffet restaurant,…

6. Shwezigone Paya

4.72 MILES

The most important central pagoda is Shwezigone Paya, though it’s not really worth a special detour.

7. Survey Training Centre

4.78 MILES

Grand, off-pink building that's now used by the government (so it can't be entered) dating back to the colonial era.