This is the best out of all the sites in and around Inle Lake... IMPO. Its hauntedness is its charm, newly surrected stupas stand among old ruins. If there is only one place to see for your trip to Inle Lake, Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda has gotta be it. The river path off the lake to the pagoda is one delightful journey.

Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar (Burma). It is the second largest lake in Myanmar and one of the highest. Although the lake is not large, it contains a number of endemic species. Over twenty species of snails and nine species of fish are found nowhere else in the world. The people of Inle Lake (called Intha), some 70,000 of them, live in four cities bordering the lake, in numerous small villages along the lake's shores, and on the lake itself. The entire lake area is in Nyaung Shwe township. The population consists predominantly of Intha, with a mix of other Shan, Taungyo, Pa-O, Danu, Kayah, Danaw and Bamar ethnicities. Most are devout Buddhists, and live in simple houses of wood and woven bamboo on stilts; they are largely self-sufficient farmers. Transportation on the lake is traditionally by small boats, or by somewhat larger boats fitted with single cylinder inboard diesel engines. Local fishermen are known for practicing a distinctive rowing style which involves standing at the stern on one leg and wrapping the other leg around the oar. This unique style evolved out of necessity as the lake is covered by reeds and floating plants, making it difficult to see above them while sitting. Standing provides the rower with a view beyond the reeds. However, the leg rowing style is only practiced by the men. Women row in the customary style, using the oar with their hands, sitting cross legged at the stern. A popular local dish is htamin gyin - 'fermented' rice kneaded with fish and/or potato - served with hnapyan gyaw (literally twice fried - Shan tofu). In addition to fishing, locals grow vegetables and fruit in large gardens that float on the surface of the lake. The floating garden beds are formed by extensive manual labor. The farmers gather up lake-bottom weeds from the deeper parts of the lake, bring them back in boats and make them into floating beds in their garden areas, anchored by bamboo poles. These gardens rise and fall with changes in the water level, and so are resistant to flooding. The constant availability of nutrient-laden water results in these gardens being incredibly fertile. Rice cultivation and consumption is also significant facet of the local diet and agricultural tradition.

Inlay lake one of the most famous tourist attraction in Myanmar. It's located in Shan state, middle of hills there is a long lake. Thousands of people live around that place by growing crops. Many monasteries and this one of them. Such a peaceful and holy place to visit. Available to enjoy traditional foods, clothes and lots of experiences.

Here is the place you will go if take a boat tour. The Wooden Buddhism monastery stand in the lake. Consider to get wet-less by the wind direction, the most buddha status faces to south or north. BTW, another great viewpoint is the double roof temple design.

I have visited twice. I wish to get another opportunity to visit again. Peaceful place.

Very popular stop on daily Inle boat tours, and very interesting. My wife and I aren't into weaving and stuff, but we found the whole experience very educative. You can go through the whole process, from lotus flower to a (rather expensive) scarf. Nice shop at the end.

Ko Than Laing silk and lotus weaving , workshop and sale is one of the important and famous place in In Lay lake destination . Fomal place is running , but crowded and difficult to go there . That's why , the owner open this new shop , now easy and spacious to go there .

On the top of the mountain, you can see beautiful view. In sunrise and sunset time you will see amazing view. This picture was taken at sunset.