Burma (Myanmar) Tours

Kyaingtong (Keng Tung) and Eastern Shan State

3 Days / 2 Nights

Kyaingtong, an old  colonial town, lies 456 km north-east of Taunggyi in eastern Shan State. It is surrounded by the villages of the Khun, Wa, Shan, Akha, Palaung and Lahu hill tribes. The forests and mountains of this region offer a peaceful setting of natural beauty.

Day 1: Yangon – Kyaingtong. Tour Highlights: Depart Yangon or Heho for flight to Kyaingtong. Upon arrival drive to Yang Kong village to visit pottery, tile and ceramics work. Return to Kyaingtong and transfer to hotel. Visit Wat Pha That Jom Non on the hill for sunset and an evening walk around Nawng Tung Lake.  Overnight in Kyaingtong.

Day 2: Kyaingtong. Tour Highlights: Scenic drive through forests and rice fields into the Shan Mountains to either visit  Loi – mwe, a colonial hill station at 1600 m. or hike to nearby Akha ,  Ann and Lahu villages to see the local hill tribes and traditional village weavers.  Overnight in Kyaingtong.

Day 3: Kyaingtong – Yangon. Early morning visit to the water buffalo market and Central Market to meet the local hill tribes and shop for local handicrafts.  Visit workshops making kyaingtong style lacquer ware, the monasteries of Wat Pha Jao Lung  Maha  Myat  Muni  in town. Afternoon  depart for airport  for flight to Yangon.
Border entry from Mae Sai, Thailand into Myanmar at Tachilek may be permitted in the future.  Taichleik and Kyaingtong are connected  by air routes only at present but access by road is planned. 

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