Indein Pagoda Complex
အင်းတိန်ဘုရား
Over a thousand ancient stupas in a deep river channel on the lake's west side. Half-collapsed brick towers are overgrown with vines, and newly gilded stupas stand on the hilltop.
Indein village lies on the western shore of Inle Lake. From the lake, turn into the winding Indein River. A long-tail boat takes about 30 minutes, passing bamboo groves and dams. On the hillside behind the village are roughly 1,000 Shan-style stupas. Some of the ancient ones, in copper-colored brick, date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Many of the brick stupas have collapsed and are overgrown with plants, with Buddha images and stucco reliefs barely visible, which contrasts sharply with the restored gold stupas nearby. A roofed covered walkway leads up to the hilltop Shwe Inn Thein Pagoda and is lined with souvenir stalls. The village entrance is busiest on five-day market days. Foreign visitors pay a photography fee and remove their shoes to enter.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
- In Paw Khone Weaving Village
- Ywama Village & Floating Market
- Inle Heritage House
- Floating Gardens
- Nga Phe Kyaung
- Intha Leg-rowing Fishermen
- Maing Thauk