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Places in Shan State

Slow, scenic, and quietly adventurous with strong village culture.

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Eastern Myanmar

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Hsipaw

Shan State

A quieter trekking base with river walks, tea country, and village-led routes for low-crowd travelers.

Hsipaw Trek Corridors

Shan State

Village-to-village routes around Hsipaw with river valleys, tea plots, and low-crowd trekking.

Inle Lake

Shan State

Floating gardens, stilt villages, quiet canals, and sunrise boat routes across Myanmar's most atmospheric lake.

Kalaw

Shan State

A cool hill town built for slow mornings, village trekking, and pine-scented routes toward Inle.

Kyaingtong

Shan State

A cultural crossroads near the Golden Triangle with distinct hill-tribe markets and soft highland air.

Nyaung Shwe

Shan State

The main gateway to Inle Lake with canal mornings, market nights, and easy access to winery hills.

Pindaya Caves

Shan State

A spiritual cave complex near calm lakes and craft villages, strong as a quiet side trip from Inle.

Taunggyi

Shan State

Shan State's hillside capital with markets, balloon-season viewpoints, and access to lake and trek corridors.