Location: Taunggyi
Top Things to do in Taunggyi
10 Tours in Taunggyi That You Shouldn't Miss
Taunggyi (Burmese: တောင်ကြီးမြို့; MLCTS: taung kri: mrui. [tàʊɴdʑí mjo̰]; Shan: ဝဵင်းတူၼ်ႈတီး [wéŋ tɔ̀ŋ kjí], Pa-O: ဝေင်ꩻတောင်ႏကီꩻ) is the capital and largest city of Shan State, Myanmar (Burma) and lies on the Thazi-Kyaingtong road at an elevation of 4,712 feet, just north of Shwenyaung and Inle Lake within the Myelat region. Taunggyi is the fifth largest city of Myanmar, and has an estimated population of 380,665 as of 2014.The city is famous for its hot air balloon festival held annually on the full moon day of Tazaungmon.
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1. Indein sightseeing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join this tour to enjoy local life in Myanmar. This is recommended tour and liked by almost all of the tourists and you can enjoy many beautiful landscapes in Inle lake.
Inclusions: English speaking station guide, Car with air-conditioning and driver for mentioned program, Toll fee and fuel charges for car, Private boat in Indein, Hotel pick up and drop off, Water and snow towel on tour, Government tax and service charges, Donations for leaving slippers at temples
Exclusions: Entrance fee or zone fee in each city, Camera fee, Visa fee in Myanmar, Accommodations, Travel insurance, Airport tax, Meals, Personal expenditure such as drinks, laundry and others, Transaction fee, Tips for guide, driver and others.
Reviewed By Camper539809
Phyu at LM travel has nothing but has provided the best service and a reasonable cost for our trip to Burma. Not only is she patience with multiple changes to our itineraries, she has also also provided recommendations on how to best use of our time there. I would highly recommend anyone who would like to plan a trip to Burma using LM travel as your travel partner.
2. Inle Lake Excursion Private Tour Full Day
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This trip allows us to explore the highlights of Inle Lake and its surrounding areas. See the unique leg-rowing fishermen and visit some of silk and cotton weaving villages. You also have chance to visit the holiest sites in this area of Shan State, the Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda .
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By markpY8298WQ
If you have limited time, this is a great day trip (around 13 hours) from Yangon, taking in some of the most important Buddhist sites in the area, and allowing you to see the lush landscapes of Myanmar. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver was very efficient at dropping us off and picking us up from various locations. All attraction entry prices, water and food are included. The company, Colors of Myanmar, was also very obliging, helping us to change the date of our tour when we couldn't make it on the day we had originally planned. Highly recommended!
3. Inle Lake Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip and Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Inle Lake is an idyllic destination where clear waters, mountains back drops, floating gardens and stilted villages coexist. Highlights: • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water • Private guide for a more personalized experience • Floating Market (can be able to see on the 5 market days only ) • Visiting Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, Ngaphechaung Monastery (well known for its jumping cats) • Experiencing weaving factory, silver smith workshop and as well a floating plantation.
Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide, Boat trip in Inle Lake, Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels only in Inle Lake), Bottle of water, Lunch
Exclusions: Personal expenses, drinks, Tips, Inle Lake zone fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By hudiebts
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4. Inle Lake - Pindaya Full-Day Tour
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
In this tour, our English speaking station guide will pick you up 09am to head to Pindaya, a small quiet town mainly famous for its limestone caves called Pindaya Caves where thousands of Buddha images have been consecrated for worship over the centuries.It is famous for attractive lakeside setting, and the traditional Shan paper umbrellas that are manufactured here. Set deep in the hillsides, the caves (some of which serve as meditation chambers) contain some 6000 Buddhas of various sizes, which are made of white marble, bronze or plaster, and coated with gold leaf. At the entrance to the caves sits the 15 metre tall Shwe U Min Pagoda. On the way, we will pass through the hill tribe villages. We will visit Pindaya caves, Traditional Shan paper making village, Pottery and Umbrella making villages. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to Nyaung Shwe and visit attractions in Nyaung Shwe. Back to hotel in the evening.
Inclusions: Private transport, English Speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Hotel Accommodation, Tip for guide, etc, Personal expenses
Reviewed By FellowTraveler749393
Even a well travelled person should venture up to Golden Rock. The obligatory ride in the back of the government lorries was exhilarating, uncomfortable - yes, seated on a narrow bench, but the journey up the windy, mountain single track road was impressive. The conductor was collecting the fares whilst balanced on the outside ledge of the vehicle! There is a new cable car near the summit for a different approach. On arrival at the sacred site, I had not anticipated having to walk through a village barefoot. Remember to put your shoes in your bag and keep them with you. Those who could not walk the distance paid to be carried on a litter! We bought food at the many stalls. There were lots of families at the summit, sitting peacefully picnicking, sleeping, chatting, just whiling away the day together. The rock is very imposing and obviously very sacred for the pilgrims. Only men may touch it and add more gold leaf to it. The surrounding scenery is very beautiful and dramatic. The Buddhist pilgrims are very respectful, reverend and seemed to enjoy their time at the temple immensely. The whole day was very memorable, I would certainly return. I would not stay at a hotel there as they seemed basic, overpriced and remote. We took the relaxing train to Bago, explored the great sites there, hired a driver for the day, went to Golden Rock and then lots of places on the way back.
5. Private Inle Lake Excursion to Kakku Full Day
This excursion Inle Lake to Kakku trip provides us the best sites of Kakku. You will see Kakku Pagoda, Htan-Pha-Ya cave and the daily life of the local people in the area. Location: Kakku, Myanmar Duration: 8 hours (approx.) – Full day Start/End: Your hotel in Inle Lake
Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer
Exclusions: Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By markpY8298WQ
If you have limited time, this is a great day trip (around 13 hours) from Yangon, taking in some of the most important Buddhist sites in the area, and allowing you to see the lush landscapes of Myanmar. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver was very efficient at dropping us off and picking us up from various locations. All attraction entry prices, water and food are included. The company, Colors of Myanmar, was also very obliging, helping us to change the date of our tour when we couldn't make it on the day we had originally planned. Highly recommended!
6. PRIVATE Inle Lake Excursion to Inn Thein Half Day Guided tour
This half-day trip provides us a wonderful boat trip in Inle Lake. Beside that we also visit one of the best hidden charm Pagoda in the area, the Inn Thein… Location: Inle Lake, Myanmar Duration: 4 hours (approx.) – half day Start/End: Your hotel in Inle Lake
Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By markpY8298WQ
If you have limited time, this is a great day trip (around 13 hours) from Yangon, taking in some of the most important Buddhist sites in the area, and allowing you to see the lush landscapes of Myanmar. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver was very efficient at dropping us off and picking us up from various locations. All attraction entry prices, water and food are included. The company, Colors of Myanmar, was also very obliging, helping us to change the date of our tour when we couldn't make it on the day we had originally planned. Highly recommended!
7. Inle Lake boat trip and Inn Dein full day with lunch
Inle Lake is a highlight of Myanmar. Discovering beautiful nature, unique local life for a full day to Inle Lake & Inn Dein area is totally worth for your visit. Highlights • Lunch included • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water I • deal choice for families • Get inside tips from a local • Excellent value for money
Inclusions: Land transfer by AC vehicles, Water bottle & cold towel, English speaking guide, Boat fare, Lunch, Bottled water
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Other services are not mentioned above, Inle Zone fee
Reviewed By hudiebts
THE Best experience with bcfamilytour.com. We have 12 Family members. We have Tours in hanoi, Halong bay Tour, ninh Binh, pu luong, ha Giang, hue, Hoi an, Nha trang, da lat... ho chi Minh. We Loved vietnamese people and local Foods. Food Tours are amazing!..... Trank you so much Bcfamilytour.com and Team, sam, Daisy.
8. Inle Lake and Indein Tour by boat
Meet with our friendly and knowledgeable local guide at the harbor and together enjoy the boat tour around Inle Lake. Explore the famous attractions in Inle Lake such as Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Nga Phe Chaung monastery. After visiting the Indein Village, we will transfer you to the jetty and this tour will come to an end. Highlight • Famous Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda • The oldest and biggest Nga Phe Chaung Monastery • Explore the Indein Village and its ruin stupas • Visit the silk weaving village In Phaw Khon • Meet with Paadaung Ladies who wear many neck rings
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Meals, Sightseeing Boat Fees, Two Bottles of Drinking Water, Lunch, Bottled water
Exclusions: Hotels and Accommodation, Items of a personal nature, Tips for your guide, Travel Insurance, Prices not mentioned in the included list
Reviewed By Florent H
Kakku Pagoda is located about 65kms away from Nyang Shwe and is reachable by motorbike (it will take you about 1h45 to drive there). The drive itself is quite interesting and will make you cruise through the Burmese country side. Another option is to take a taxi to bring you there. Once you have reached the pagoda you will quickly realize how peaceful and quite it is. Here no big group of tourists, only a few locals who come to pray/visit the place. The place itself is fantastic! it gathers more than 2000 stupas each of them having a few belt attached to the top. This gives the place a very mystical and magical vib. Here not only your eyes will be amazed, you will also enjoy the mesmerising melody of the thousands belts changing rhythm with the wind. Highly recommanded for those who want to escape the crowd of Nyang Shwe and experience a "soul touching" place.
9. Inle Lake - Indein - Khaung Daing Full-Day Tour
We will explore the famous Indein which is a small village West of Inle Lake, Indein is one of the villages that host the Inle “5 day market”, the market that is held in a five day rotating cycle in five villages around the lake. The Pa-Oh people who live in the surrounding hills sell their crops here. The village is best known for its many ancient pagodas in many shapes and sizes and in various states of preservation. While some have been restored, others are in their original crumbling state. We will explore the market which is beside indein selling interesting handicrafts. After that, proceed to Khaung Daing village and study the workshop of making tofu, sunflower seed, soy bean and chick pea powder. And then back to Nyaung Shwe and relax at the hotel.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Hotel Accommodation, Tip for guide, etc, Personal expenses
Reviewed By FellowTraveler749393
Even a well travelled person should venture up to Golden Rock. The obligatory ride in the back of the government lorries was exhilarating, uncomfortable - yes, seated on a narrow bench, but the journey up the windy, mountain single track road was impressive. The conductor was collecting the fares whilst balanced on the outside ledge of the vehicle! There is a new cable car near the summit for a different approach. On arrival at the sacred site, I had not anticipated having to walk through a village barefoot. Remember to put your shoes in your bag and keep them with you. Those who could not walk the distance paid to be carried on a litter! We bought food at the many stalls. There were lots of families at the summit, sitting peacefully picnicking, sleeping, chatting, just whiling away the day together. The rock is very imposing and obviously very sacred for the pilgrims. Only men may touch it and add more gold leaf to it. The surrounding scenery is very beautiful and dramatic. The Buddhist pilgrims are very respectful, reverend and seemed to enjoy their time at the temple immensely. The whole day was very memorable, I would certainly return. I would not stay at a hotel there as they seemed basic, overpriced and remote. We took the relaxing train to Bago, explored the great sites there, hired a driver for the day, went to Golden Rock and then lots of places on the way back.
10. Biking Tour
We’ll visit to the local house to see the people making Soya beans cake, Tofu crackers, Bean products and so on…. We’ll have tea with the snacks in a local house .Afterwards, we’ll continue to the next Village where farmers grow sugar cane and Rice.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
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