Inle & Shan Highlands
Serene lake villages, leg-rowing fishermen, and cool pine-clad hills along the eastern plateau
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Glide Past Floating Gardens and Stilt Villages
Cruise a long-tail boat through a lake world of floating tomato farms and houses on stilts.
Watch the Leg-Rowing Fishermen at Dawn
Photograph the iconic one-legged rowing technique unique to Inle's Intha fishermen.
Trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake Over Two Days
Hike through Shan farmland, sleep in a village monastery, and arrive at Inle Lake on foot.
Taste Shan Tofu Noodle Soup at Nyaung Shwe Market
Eat the chickpea-based tofu noodle soup unique to Shan State at a bustling lakeside market.
Explore the Ancient Stupas of Indein
Wander through hundreds of crumbling and restored stupas in a hidden lakeside complex.
Visit Lotus-Silk Weavers on the Lake
See artisans extract thread from lotus stems and weave it into fabric you cannot buy anywhere else.
Cycle to the Pindaya Caves
Ride through rolling farmland to a vast limestone cave packed with over 8,000 golden Buddha images.
Eat Shan Curry and Tea-Leaf Salad at the Morning Market
Browse hill-tribe produce and eat breakfast curries at Kalaw's colorful highland market.
Explore the Crumbling Hill Station Architecture
Stroll past faded British-era cottages and an old Tudor-style hotel in the cool mountain air.
Trek to Shan Hill-Tribe Villages from Hsipaw
Hike through bamboo forests and tea plantations to remote Palaung and Shan villages.
Visit the Ruined Shan Palace
Explore the fading grandeur of the last Shan prince's residence on the edge of town.
Eat Noodles and Shan Rice at the Central Market
Breakfast on steaming Shan noodles and sticky rice parcels at Hsipaw's small-town market.