Inle Lake

Known as the heart of Shan State, Inle Lake is about 39 km away from the capital city of Shan State. Inle Lake is always on tourists’ list of must-visit places.The massive highland lake is located 900 m above sea level and is 22 km long and 10 km wide. Visitors are usually amazed by how majestic this lake looks like when they see it in real life. Several tribes live by the lake, allowing you to witness how they go about their lives traditionally. There are floating gardens where locals plant their crops and villagers still sell their produce on boats. Mountain ranges that surround the area is reflected on the lake’s surface, offering an impressive view. The natural lake is untouched and clean. Its shores and islands are mostly populated by villagers called the Intha people who are famous for their unique leg-rowing method. Visitors can tour the lake by getting on motorboats or experience the one-legged rowing method of the locals by taking a tour in their canoes. The area of the lake is big enough to house a wildlife sanctuary as well as several pagodas, markets, and gardens. Tourists can enjoy visiting landmarks and villages around the impressive lake.The Phung Daw Oo Pagoda is situated at the lake and it is most crowded during the annual festival. Villagers celebrate the festival by parading Buddha figurines around the village. Truly speaking Inle Lake offers the best experience of the ethnicity and culture of Myanmar.