Description
This itinerary is the standard for those with time limit. Discover the natural beauty and unique lifestyles of Inle Lake on this full day guided excursion. Take a boat trip down lake for fabulous views of the water and mountains, floating gardens – the unique style of aquaculture that the Inthas live off of it and leg rowing fishermen. Then visit some sacred monasteries and end up with several traditional handicraft workshops for a brief into the local’s life around the area.
Detail Itinerary
Start your boat trip on Inle Lake – a photographer's dream, its calm waters are dotted with floating vegetation and fishing canoes, to which scenic high hills provide the perfect backdrop. See the lake's unique “leg rowers” – the Intha people row standing up with one leg wrapped around an oar. You will see the floating gardens, growing vegetables and flowers. Also visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery; a museum like monastery where old belongings of many monasteries are restored.
Stop to see silk weaving on wooden handlooms. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the holiest religious site in southern Shan State. Stop at a blacksmith shop and other places as time allows. (Visit to traditional 5day market if coincide with the day)
PRICES
Included
- Private transportation with English
- Entrance fee & mineral water
- Lunch
- Private Boat for sightseeing
