Kyaing-tong
• As the principal city of Eastern Shan State,
Kyaing-tong provides one of the most interesting tour sites with a web of roads leading to Mong-lar near Chinese border and
Ta-chi-iek near Thailand border, among others. By road Kyaing-tong is 281 miles from Taunggyi and 102 miles to
Ta-chi-lek.
• Loi-mwe National Park, one hour drive from Kyaing-tong, situated 5542 feet-above sea level could be
toured around. Akha, Wa and Lahu tribes in their way of adjusting between development and cultural
preservation could be seen at Ho-latt, Naung-cho and Pang-Y , their respective small villages. During
British colonial rule (1885-1940), one Governor House was built for Summer Residence, and a Church:
interesting places to visit at Loi-mwe.
• Confluence of famous Mekong River and Nam-hop rivulet is the infamous Golden Triangle. Notoriety
and miseries of opium trade of the area have been wiped out, unrivalled beauty Mother Nature has
presented been prepared for gentle people to meet simple natives. Across the bridge, spanning Mesai
River from Ta-chi-leik is Thailand's northern-most town, Mesai. Permission to stroll around Mesai
market place could be obtained at Checkpoint.
Keng Tung Taxi |
Akha Village Scene |
Wa Tribe Village
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