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Geologically, due to an occurrence of a major
fault in millions years ago, the earth became rising
up about (3000-6000) ft above sea level, apparently
quite higher than the central plains beside, forming
high hilly range called Shan Plateau. At the foot of
the highest mountain situates Taunggyi, (meaning
'Big Mountain') the capital of Shan State. Shan
state is the largest state in area in Myanmar in
which many tribes and ethnics are living in 57
townships.
  
Inle Lake
Inle Lake is the major attraction of Shan States
for all tourists. Located in Nyaungshwe township,
2880ft above sea level, with 158 sq-km area, the
beautiful giant lake with bluish grey serene water
on which leg-rowing fishermen, thick reed mats,
arrays of various plantation of vegetable and
flowers, floating markets, long-legged wooden houses
of 70000 Intha (local villagers) people, amazing
traditional weaving workshops, will make the visitor
bewilder as if surfing to a new world. 800-years-old
Phaung Daw U Pagoda, built by King Alaung Sithu is a
mid-lake temple in which lavishly gilded five Buddha
images were enshrined and its pagoda festival is
held in ending period of Buddhist Lent (usually in
October).
Pindaya
About 70km west of Taunggyi was once a favourite
cool hill-station retreat for British officials in
summer. Pine trees, orange orchards and bamboo
groves giving shelter to the colonial buildings are
enhancing the beauty of the town. From Kalaw, a
visit to Palaung villages and famous Pindaya Cave
(in which hundreds of Buddhs statues were enshrined)
can be started.
Kekku
Kekku is a lovely site of a collection of forest
stupas numbering 5257, which are said to be the same
age as Bagan temples (built in 11-13th Century).
Pa-O tribes can be seen paying hom,age to the stupas.
Kekku can be reached by Three-hour-drive from
Taunggyi along the way to Loikaw.
  
kalaw
Kalaw is located about 71 km in the west of
Taunggyi. It is a peaceful summer resort nestled in
pine-clad mountains. There are several interesting
hill-tribes living in the environs of Kalaw. These
hill-tribes in their colourful costumes coming to
Kalaw market add to the tranquil lure of Kalaw.
Taunggyi
Taunggy, the capital city of Shan State in the
eastern part of Myanmar, is know for its scenic
beauty and pleasant climate. The weather is cool all
the year round and the area is colorful with lovely
flowers, pine trees and green orchard. Being
situated over 1400 meters above sea-level, Taunggyi
is ideal for holiday-makers during the summer time.
Taungyi Market
It is the most fascinating place to watch the
daily life of the minorities and their activities.
One will be un-forgettable to see the flock of the
tribals or ethnic people who come down the market to
sell their luscious vegetables, fruits, and flowers
at every five days market.
Taunggyi Museum
It is an ethnographic museum in which one can see
the life-size statues of minorities with the
respective colorful dressing, their traditional
weapons and utilities in addition to the dress of
the late Shan Sawbwars (Dukes or Lords). It opens
from 09:30 to 15:30 to except Saturdays and Sundays.
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