Maing Thauk
မိုင်းသောက်
A village on the eastern shore of the lake, half on land and half over water. A roughly 400-meter wooden walkway links the stilt houses, and a forest monastery sits on the hill above.
Maing Thauk lies on the eastern shore of Inle Lake. Its land section has a market and a school, while its lake section is a village of stilt houses over the water. The two are connected by a wooden walkway about 400 meters long. Watching the sunset from the walkway is especially peaceful, and there are fewer visitors than at the western sights. Behind the village, a forest monastery sits on the hill, about 1 hour's walk away, with views over the lake. You can cycle from Nyaungshwe along the eastern shore road (about 1 hour) and return by boat, making it a great half-day trip. The village has small restaurants and simple guesthouses.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Intha Leg-rowing Fishermen
- Red Mountain Estate
- Nyaungshwe
- Khaung Daing Hot Springs
- Yadana Man Aung Pagoda
- Nga Phe Kyaung
- Mingalar Market
- Cultural Museum (Haw of the Sawbwa)