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 Inle Facts
Inle (Inlay)
This vast picturesque lake, 874metres above
sea-level, is one of the main tourist attractions in
Myanmar. The lake, 22.4 km long and 10.2 km across, has a
population of some 150,000, many of whom live on
floating islands of vegetation. Inle Lake, natural and
unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beauty and the
unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake
dwellers.
YwamaThe largest village on the Inle Lake; its streets are a web of canals. There are some beautiful teak houses built on large wooden poles driven into the Lake bed. The main activity and attraction is at the floating market.
Phaung-daw U PagodaThis one of the famous principal shrines in Myanmar, this pagoda houses five small Buddha images. Once a year, in end September or early October, there is a pagoda festival during which the four Buddha images are rowed around the Lake in a colorful barge.Mine Thauk Market
A large and bustling market where one can find a real
local atmosphere with a variety of produce from the
lake.Other
Other places of interest in the lake are Paya Pauk Pagoda, Zakah village and Nga Phe monastery.
Inn Dein, Sankar, etc….
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