In the heart of the Golden Triangle, encircled by a majestic landscape of hills, lies the pretty little town of Kyaing Tong. This secluded city is known for its unspoilt beauty and beautiful scenery of the area. The main city of Shan State is also home to several ethnic minorities, whose mountain villages and style are as simple as they are authentic. Located east of Shan State, 452m from Taunggyi and 176km from Tachileik, on arrival to Kyaing Tong, tourists can experience daily life, custom, tribal tradition such as: Gon, Lwe, Li, Wa, Hu Lah, Thai Nay, Shan, Li Shaw ... In addition, pagodas, local markets, tribal villages are ideal sites where you can explore the beautiful scenery and the friendship of local people. You can visit the Maha Myat Muni pagoda, a lacquer factory or enjoy a sunset on the hill. Kentung will be the starting point for a trek of a few days to discover the surroundings.
Village of Lahus, Akhas and Anns
A visit to the villages inhabited by the Akha, Lahu and Ann mountain tribes helps you discover the traditional and isolated life of these ethnic minorities. The Akha represent an important group of sedentary tribes and are recognized with their teeth painted in black and their colorful clothes. You will join the first village in vehicle then the second one on foot through a landscape of beauty. After a steep climb, you will reach a village perched on a small hill, inhabited by the Arn. The view of the rice terraces and the mountain ranges is just fantastic.
The local Kyaing Tong market
The colorful market brings you once again to the cultural diversity of this region. The different mountain tribes trade their goods at the market. The diversity of tribal goods is a peculiarity of this market. Here, tourists can find some souvenirs of their travels.
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