Spend Your Myanmar Holidays in the Heaven of Inle Lake
Inle is a freshwater lake, which is about 600 km from Yangon. It is one of the two largest freshwater lakes in Myanmar with the inhabitants living mainly on the lake. Inle (or Inlay) means “big lake” in Burmese. It is located in the center of Shan, about 40 kilometers to the South from Taunggyi, the capital of Shan state. The lake is about 889 meters high to the sea level. It is surrounded by high mountains and has the acreage up to 220 square kilometers. The deepest point is about 6 meters and the water levels changes between a dry season in May and rainy season up to 1.2 meters. Going to this place in your Myanmar holidays, this article is a good guide for you.Inle Lake not only has the beauty of nature, but it is also the home of the Inthar (an ethnic minority in Myanmar). In your holidays to Myanmar, you will know that
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Spotted in the sunrise of the East, there are shades of fishermen on the lake. The image of Inthar men rowing with one foot in a small canyon boat has become a typical cultural feature of the lake. Inle not only attracts tourists for a Myanmar travel tour with its pristine beauty and resorts close to nature, but it is also the destination for many tourists who want to know more about a cultural area with a long history.
Currently, in the south of Inle Lake, there is still a land which is called Bagan in Shan State. It is the remaining ancient city, with its 11th-century brick architecture, once the capital of the Shan emperor, or the cultural beauties of ethnic minorities such as Padaung- the well-known long neck tribe. This must be a very exciting experience for you when enjoying Myanmar holidays.
If you have reached every corner of Inle Lake in your Myanmar holidays, you cannot miss the spectacular sunset view. An orange glow from the corner of the sky gradually dives down, brightening the whole sky, and the scene becomes sparkling fanciful, causing visitors drown in this peaceful and romantic space. It is unnecessary to require a luxury travel to Myanmar, just some food and add some music while enjoying those brilliant moments with friends is always an unforgettable memory.
Change your trip a little by cycling in Myanmar on the Red Mountain, the famous vineyard and wine making of the country of pagodas is an exceptionally enjoyable experience. You can drop yourself under a large tree, watching the whole Inle sceneries from above, enjoy a glass of wine in the cool atmosphere. Many people easily imagine themselves to be in a peaceful countryside in France.
Inle, unlike everywhere else, can attract tourists with its simple, peaceful but romantic and uniquely impressive beauty during your Myanmar holidays. Coming to Myanmar and enjoy a trip to Inle, you will never regret spending time and money for such a tour.
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