We'll see the curious 'leg-rowers', who wrap one leg around a bamboo pole in order to propel their craft, and the splendid floating flower beds that cover the lake. We'll also stop a lakeside temples and villages and learn of the unique lifestyle of the local inhabitants. We'll spend the night by the lake and bask in the beauty of Burma's simple charms. Overnight in a comfortable guest house. B,L,D 11 Visit Taungyyi and Explore Shan Villages.
Mornings are special around the lake as the dew and mist gives way to the intense sun.
Around midday we will make way to the town to Taungyyi, the center of the ethnic Shan minority. Local villagers come to the market to sell their handicrafts, textiles, produce, and other goods. Colorful costumes worn by rugged hill tribes can been everywhere in Taungyyi. We will based ourselves here for some explorations into the countryside. In the afternoon we'll take a drive, and then a walk, to a local Shan village where an introduction to the rich history, customs and traditions of these people is offered.