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PICTURESQUE Views in Southern Shan State (Part-II)
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Myanmar with rich natural resources and hospitality of the people welcome the tourists. There are many natural scenic beauties in Myanmar. The Inlay Lake in southern Shan State is one of them. Your tour in Myanmar is not perfect without visiting Inlay Lake. The best picturesque lake is situated on the mountain under pleasant 2,900 ft above the sea level. It is famous for its leg rowers. In the unique wetland environment, home villagers safe on floating islands of the lake. Phaungdaw Oo pagoda in southern Shan State is very famous and wonder in Inlay Lake. |
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In Inlay Lake, there is one place for a visit after Phaungdaw Oo pagoda. It is called Shwe Intain pagoda with many tourists’ attractions. At the Shwe Intain, you can also see the life style of simple and open hearted national races. If you visit to the Inlay region, I want to tell you one interesting place. It is Shwe Intain ancient pagoda. It is the most ancient pagoda in Myanmar and there are 1,045 ancient Zedis. The pagoda was built by King Thiri Dhamma Thawka, 200 years after the demise of Lord Buddha Gawdama and shining his relics. Shwe Intain pagoda is the original secret place where Lord Buddha images of Phaungdaw Oo pagoda were kept before. You can also see the interesting souvenir shops along the stairway. The stairway to the platform of Shwe Intain pagoda was built with 403 grand pillars in their original artistic work. |
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After visiting and viewing the ancient cultural arts at Shwe Intain, you can also have a rest for a while at Kalaw, one of the hill resorts. Kalaw ‘Pan’ city exists at 4,300 ft above the sea level. It is 63 miles by train and also 60 miles by car from Thazi. In March and April, Kalaw is the temperate zone and it is cold and pleasant in January and February. Hotels, motels and inns are ready for visitors in Kalaw region. |
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