Nga Phe Kyaung
ငါးဖယ်ချောင်း
One of the oldest teak monasteries built on stilts over the lake, housing Shan-style Buddha thrones. It was once famous for its 'jumping cat' performances.
Nga Phe Kyaung is a teak monastery on stilts over the lake, built around the mid-19th century. Its main hall displays ancient Buddha images in styles from across the Shan State, Bagan, Ava, and Tibet, along with finely carved Buddha thrones, making it an excellent place to study Shan Buddhist art. The monastery is nicknamed the 'Jumping Cat Monastery' because monks trained cats to jump through hoops. However, the performances stopped years ago after the old abbot passed away, though many cats still live at the monastery today. Day tours usually stop here for about 30 minutes of sightseeing. Shoes must be removed.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Floating Gardens
- Ywama Village & Floating Market
- Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
- In Paw Khone Weaving Village
- Intha Leg-rowing Fishermen
- Inle Heritage House
- Maing Thauk
- Indein Pagoda Complex