Inle Lake Attractions

Alodaw Pauk Pagoda                      - King Alaungsithu first saw and rebuild the pagoda then it is renovated by successive kings

Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda                   - there are five small Buddha images and it is one of the most powerful Pagodas in Myanmar

Nga-phe-chaung Monastery          - also called jumping cat monastery. It is famous for its architecture and jumping cats through the hoops.

Shwe Indein Pagoda                         - clusters of ancient stupas built in the 8^th century

Floating Garden                                - all the above places can be visited by boat tour and you can also see the floating garden along the way.

To visit the above places, I would like to suggest you go early, to keep a hat or sunglasses with you and to put on a life jacket for safety.

If you take the boat tour from Mine-Thauk Village, there is another place you would want to go.

Red Mountain Winery and Vineyard - you can do wine tasting enjoying the pleasant view from vineyards.

Festivals

Phaung-Daw-Oo Pagoda Festival - Every year, in October, four of the five Buddha images are carried along the lake to 14 villages. This occasion takes 18 days and many people around Myanmar also come.

During this event, Inle lake is crowded and hotels are almost fully booked. So you need to make sure before you go there.

Traditional Food & Snack

Shan Noodle                    - sticky rice noodle with tomato sauce and other ingredients like salt,  sugar and cooked bean powder.

Shan Yellow Rice Cake   - steamed sticky rice with turmeric with the toppings, tomato sauce and fried garlic.

Tofu Nway                        - mixing rice noodles with creamy tofu paste with the toppings, sesame seeds, and spring onions.

Shan Fish Rice                 - mixing steamed rice with shred cooked fish and oi with the toppings,  spring onion, and dried chill.

Most of the dishes in Shan are served with Monnyinchin(Pickled mustard green).

Hotels

You can choose to stay in Nyaung Shwe or Inle Lake. In Nyaung Shwe, the price is lower and there are a lots of restaurants. But if you to relax in a peaceful environment with a great view, you should choose Inle Lake.

Temperature in Inle

• 26(79) - 31(88) in the hot season(mid-February to mid-May)
• 25(77) - 29(84) in the rainy season(mid-May to late October)
• 22(72) - 27(81) in the winter(late October to mid-February)