Things to do in Inle
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Top 10 things to do in Inle
1.Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
The most sacred sanctuary on Inle Lake, home to five golden Buddha statues covered in gold leaf. A major pilgrimage site where monks bless visitors.
Free
2.Intha Floating Villages Tour
Explore traditional stilt villages on a boat tour, home to the Intha people, featuring floating gardens and freshwater farms.
≈ 25 €
3.Floating Lotus Gardens and Leg Rowing Fishing
Navigate through blooming lotus gardens (June-September) and watch a demonstration of the iconic leg-rowing fishing technique, where fishermen use their leg as a rudder.
≈ 20 €
4.Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery Cat Sanctuary
Floating monastery famous for its sacred cats that jump through hoops, featuring an impressive collection of Buddha statues and traditional architecture.
≈ 5 €
5.Ywama Floating Market
Traditional market on the water where Intha vendors trade from small boats, selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and local products.
Free
6.Sunset Cruise on Inle Lake
Private boat cruise at sunset with views of golden pagodas and illuminated floating villages, including drinks and snacks.
≈ 35 €
7.Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery
18th-century wooden monastery featuring traditional Burmese architecture, known for its English-speaking monks and mysterious underground tunnels.
Free
8.Burmese Cooking Class at a Local Home
Prepare traditional Burmese dishes in a local kitchen with your Intha guide, including a floating market visit and a meal tasting of what you've cooked.
≈ 30 €
9.Indein Pagoda and Alaung Sithu Temple
Ancient religious complex on the northern shore of the lake featuring a golden 18th-century pagoda and crumbling chedis surrounded by Buddha statues, accessible via staircases and an underground tunnel.
≈ 5 €
10.Kyauk Taung Temple and Sacred Cave Visit
Temple built within a natural cave featuring ancient Buddha statues and stalactites, accessible via a forest trail with views over the lake.
≈ 5 €