12 Places To Visit In Kalaw
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1. Inle Lake
Lake
Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in Nyaungshwe town in Myanmar. It is the second-largest lake in the country and is a significant source of livelihood for more than 80,000 locals. It is also one of the most visited destinations with about a million tourists traveling to Inle every year.
2. Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp
Garden & Park
Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp is a reserved area for elephants located in the city of Kalaw in Shan state in Myanmar. Also called Magway elephant camp, it is a protected sanctuary for old and very young elephants, provided with natural habitat.
3. Kalaw Market
Shopping
The local market in Kalaw, Myanmar, is a central place for people of surrounding villages who sell fresh produce that is brought in every five days. Kalaw Market is one of the locations for tourists to get a peek of the local life.
4. Kalaw-Inle Trek
Trekking & Hiking
Kalaw-Inle Trek is one of the most popular routes for hiking between the two towns for tourists who love nature. The rich natural beauty surrounding these towns comprising of the mountains and the lake make it a top attraction. The trek usually lasts for three days, but you can extend or have a short trek depending on your preference.
5. Kalaw Railway Station
Landmark
The Kalaw Railway Station is located close to the city centre in Kalaw in Myanmar, and it is one of the heritage sites in the town. The station was built during the British colonial rule and had some of the oldest tracks and locomotive engines that are available for tourists at the display. It is worth visiting to get a glimpse of the town's past.
6. Shwe Oo Min Paya
Buddhist Temple
Shwe Oo Min Paya, popularly called Buddha Cave, is a Buddhist cave complex located close to the city of Kalaw in Myanmar. It is the most sacred place in the town for the locals, and also a famous attraction for tourists for the limestone caves consisting of several images of the Buddha. The interiors of the cave and the roofs contain rare paintings from the 10th century depicting Jataka stories.
7. Christ The King Church Kalaw
Church & Cathedral
Christ, The King Church, is an old Catholic church located on top of a hill in the city of Kalaw in Myanmar. It was built during the colonial rule, the church is poorly maintained today, but its excellent location atop a hill gives beautiful views of Kalaw city, making it one of the most famous places for tourists to catch sunset views.
8. Aung Chan Tha Zedi
Buddhist Temple
Aung Chan Tha Zedi is an ancient Buddhist temple located in the city of Kalaw in Myanmar. It is a beautiful pagoda famous for the golden and silver mosaic tiles adorning the roof, which glows during the sunset and sunrise, drawing many tourists to Aung Chan Tha.
9. Thein Taung Paya
Buddhist Temple
Thein Taung Paya is a Buddhist monastery located close to the city of Kalaw in Myanmar. It is located on a hill and offers splendid views of the town, and houses more than 200 young monks who learn at the institution. Thein Taung is recommended for tourists wanting to get away from crowded attractions.
10. Myin Ma Hti Village
Cultural Village
Myin Ma Hti Village is located about 30 minutes away from the city of Kalaw in Myanmar. The village has community centres that sell handmade goods, handicrafts, and fabrics made by the locals. Its lovely countryside consisting of green paddy fields make it an excellent place for tourists looking for a quiet experience of the Burmese village life.
11. Hnee Paya
Buddhist Temple
Hnee Paya is a small ancient Buddhist pagoda located in the heart of the city of Kalaw in Myanmar. It is built of bricks and has a wooden roof styled in Laos style of tiered roofs or Sims, making it unique among the pagodas in the city. The pagoda houses several images of the Buddha and the walls contain many lovely paintings.
12. Plan Bee Beekeeping Centre
Sightseeing
Plan Bee Beekeeping Centre is located close to the city of Kalaw in Myanmar. It is a bee cultivation centre where bees are harnessed scientifically for honey.
It is one of the few such centres in the country and is an initiative to promote local employment in the region. Visitors get to know the process of honey extraction on a walking tour that is conducted a few times every day.
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FAQs on Kalaw
How can I commute within Kalaw?
Bicycles & Motorbikes - The best way to get around Kalaw is by renting bikes. The town is small, and you can enjoy slow rides. If you want to go around the hills near Kalaw, then renting a motorbike is the best option. Bikes are available at MMK 12000 per day, and cycles at MMK 3000. Both can be rented in downtown or at your hotel.
Tuk-tuks are not very popular in the town, but it is possible to rent them from the town centre. It is best for exploring the hills in groups at economical prices starting at MMK 50000 per day.
Cabs are fewer and are the most expensive among all, with prices starting at MMK 100000 per day.
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Tuk-tuks are not very popular in the town, but it is possible to rent them from the town centre. It is best for exploring the hills in groups at economical prices starting at MMK 50000 per day.
Cabs are fewer and are the most expensive among all, with prices starting at MMK 100000 per day.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Kalaw?
The top sightseeing places in Kalaw are Inle Lake, Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp, Kalaw Market, Kalaw-Inle Trek, Kalaw Railway Station, Shwe Oo Min Paya.