Destinations
Hsipaw
Hsipaw is located the principal town of Hsipaw
Township in Shan State in Myanmar , the Duthawadi River of Myanmar , 200 km
North – East of Mandalay .Hsipaw is located on the railway line from Mandalay
which is one of the most famous railways in the world and also located on a
river so can take a boat trip . Hsipaw is known as it's surrounded by hills
which can climb and look out over the sprawling countryside .
The capital of Hsipaw
was On Baung . The Nam Hu Nwe waterfall is located a few kilometers outside of
Hsipaw . The waterfall is very pretty and nestled in the jungle . Nawng Kaw Gyi
Lake is part of Nawng Kaw Village and is located around 40 km away from Hsipaw
. It is made of wood and can walk across a bridge to get it and it's alslo
surroundend by pretty hill with pagodas and can visit monastery at the same
time.
By accrossing Hsipaw
should come to Sunset Hill , is called Nine Buddha Hill and is also the spot of
the Thein Daung Pagoda . If you love hiking , Hsipaw is definitely the place
for you , can choose to trek to traditional villages or along the main river .The
hot springs in Hsipaw are on the road from 'Little Bagan ' and it's come from
an underground well which produces hot water , to have medicinal properties .
Little Bagan is the
nickname of Myauk Myo , the oldest part of Hsipaw and can feel more like its
own small village rather than a section of the town proper . The two gorgeous
manasteries called madahya Monastery and Bomboo Buddha Monastery can find on
the Little Bagan ( Myauk Myo ) , both of which are made of teak .
Bawgyo Pagoda was
built in 1995 , famous pilgrimage site for the Shan people , they celebrate
Bawgyo Pagoda Festival in February and March .It is one of the newer buildings
in town , and it's designed in stepped polygons which are also gilded .
The Central Market is
the main market in town that sells local fruits and vegetables from the region
. It is the place to come if you want to stock up on traditional Burmee
produces like salted fish snacks. The Central Market is distinct from the
Produce Market , so make sure that not to be confused about which one want to
visit .
Produce Market is one
of the best places to pick up local handicrafts include traditional textiles
and jewelry . But be warned that the market is best visited as early as
possible in the morning because the villagers leave to go back home by around 7
o'clock in the morning.
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