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About Taunggyi

The capital of Shan State, Taunggyi is a wonderful gateway to the region, especially to Inle Lake, and you'll find many of the best places to stay in Taunggyi actually sit just outside the city. Taunggyi is known for its wonderful fire balloon festival held at the beginning of November during which vast paper hot air balloons in the shape of animals hover in the air over the city. In the evenings the balloons carry treats and fireworks as well, so it can get pretty interesting. On a non-festival day Taunggyi is a big, mountaintop market town known for tea and Thai and Chinese goods.

What Not To Miss

  • Pay a visit to the fascinating Indein Village - reached by boat on the Inle Lake, this ancient village has many ancient stupas. There's also local vendors selling everything from food to clothing.
  • Experience an unusual method of growing crops at the Floating Gardens where local farmers use organic matting to grow crops on the water's surface. It really does make for a fascinating sight.
  • The Kakku Pagodas are also quite the spectacle with their intricate stonework. The route to Kakku is also worth the journey with beautiful countryside making the drive really enjoyable.
  • The Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery is an experience like no other. Beyond the golden statues and shrines, it is also known as the Jumping Cats Monastery owing to the resident cats trained to jump through hoops.
  • Enjoy a picturesque boat journey to the remote village of Sagar. The village has a monastery and ancient stupas making it a fascinating cultural experience as well as being a great glimpse into rural village life.

Our pick of the best places to stay in Taunggyi cater to visitors of all interests, whether you're looking for a luxurious escape or a lakeside location, we've got it covered.

The Best Places to stay in Taunggyi

For a luxury hideaway

  • The Monte Divino Lodge is a wonderful hideaway not far from Taunggyi and Inle Lake. It also has the honour of being Burma's first vineyard. So far there are just three minimalist teak bungalows on stilts, offering views of the vines and the lush, misty valley beyond. There's also a restaurant, and, of course, plenty of local wine to try.

For Lake Inle

  • If you want to overlook Lake Inle, then Villa Inle is a a great option, a boutique eco-lodge offering immaculate stilted villas, a superb spa and excellent food.

Travel Information

  • Fly to Heho Airport located 38km (23 miles) from Taunggyi. The airport serves various domestic destinations including Mandalay and Yangon.
  • If you want to rent a car, for prices visit our online partner Rentalcars
  • Best time to visit - the drier months from October to March typically provide warm weather with lower levels of rainfall.

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Best Hotels in Taunggyi

  • MONTE diVINO Lodge Taunggyi (Taungyyi) 3 rooms from CA$197

    MONTE diVINO Lodge
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    Wine tasting
    Restaurant  -  WineGarden Restaurant
    Views  -  Across the Vineyards
    Hideaway  -  Tranquil and intimate.
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    An idyllic, off-the-beaten-track hideaway on Myanmar’s first vineyard, not far from Inle Lake. This is a wonderful place to relax, eat and drink. See More

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  • Sanctum Resort Taunggyi (Nyaung Shwe Township) 94 rooms from CA$213

    Sanctum Resort
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    Back to Nature  -  Set in a peaceful idyll overlooking Inle Lake, where detachment is a priority, where simplicity and contemplation reign supreme
    Local exploring  -  Local industry abounds, from shops rolling cigars, to boatyards and handicraft garments
    Lakeside  -  The country’s second largest lake, Inle
    Views  -  Beautiful views over Lake Inle
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    Set on a small hill overlooking the stunning Lake Inle, this resort offers peace and tranquility amongst the waterways. Feast on sophisticated local Shan cuisine made with produce from the organic vegetable garden. The convivial bar offers views over the lake and there's an idyllic pool. Luxurious. See More

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  • Inle Heritage Taunggyi (Inle Lake, Shan State,) 6 rooms from CA$224

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    Back to Nature  -  Nearby are 'ye-chan', floating gardens made from rafts of water hyacinth and silt, anchored to the lake bed with bamboo stake
    Eco break  -  Inle Heritage is a not-for-profit organisation that preserves the cultural and natural wealth of the Inle region
    Kayaking  -  Take a guided canoe trip around the lake and its channels to experience the nearby villages and communities
    Traditional  -  Built in the style of traditional wooden Inle houses using features salvaged from historic properties
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    Six luxurious villas on stilts set on the beautiful freshwater Lake Inle. Traditionally designed exteriors open onto light and spacious interiors with simple style using natural materials. A not-for-profit organisation that aims to preserve the cultural and natural wealth of the region. See More

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  • Villa Inle Taunggyi (Taunggyi, Shan) from CA$290

    Villa Inle
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    Back to Nature
    Sights nearby  -  Taunggyi hot-springs. Kakku Pagodas and Pindaya Caves.
    Birdwatching  -  Lots of wildlife to be seen on the lake
    Lakeside  -  Thousands of native plants and trees.
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    A beautiful boutique hotel on the banks of picturesque Inle Lake. Secluded, peaceful, at one with nature yet utterly spoiling in every way. Great for romantics and nature lovers. See More

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