Mingalar Market
မင်္ဂလာဈေး
A local market in the center of Nyaungshwe with lake fish, Shan pickled tea, tofu, and breakfast stalls, especially lively during the five-day market.
Mingalar Market is in the center of Nyaungshwe, right beside the canal dock. It is where locals do their shopping, offering lake-caught fish, fruit and vegetables, Shan pickled tea leaves, yellow-bean tofu, bamboo weaving, and textiles. Breakfast stalls serve Shan noodles and fried tofu. The Inle region holds a five-day rotating market, and when it's Nyaungshwe's turn, people from the surrounding mountain communities come down to trade, making it the largest. Visit between 6 and 9 a.m. for the best atmosphere. Bargaining is expected at souvenir stalls.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yadana Man Aung Pagoda
- Cultural Museum (Haw of the Sawbwa)
- Nyaungshwe
- Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery
- Red Mountain Estate
- Khaung Daing Hot Springs
- Intha Leg-rowing Fishermen
- Maing Thauk