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Indawgyi

Lake in Myanmar

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Indawgyi (Lon Ton) is a town in Kachin State, Northern Myanmar. Popular with local tourists, Indawgyi Lake could become a second Inle Lake if security in the region improves. It reportedly receives only 500 visitors a year as of 2019. It is notable for its rare migratory birds in winter and the beautiful island monastery, Shwe Myitzu. The name in Shan-ni means "coming down from the hills" and "finding food". Tourism here is in its infancy and most villagers are employed in fishing or farming. Tourist services are of a low quality, and there are mixed reactions from locals to foreign visitors if you leave the tourist areas around Lon Ton and the pagodas.

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Getting there

You can take a train from Mandalay/Katha, the station is called "Hopin". A taxi/shared van can be taken from the station. Vans might cost around 5000 kyat.

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Getting around

Most tourists hire a speedboat and guide to see the area. These can be arranged at Lon Ton Village and might cost 80,000 kyat.

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Get inYou can take a train from Mandalay/Katha, the station is called "Hopin". A taxi/shared van can be taken from the station. Vans might cost around 5000 kyat.

Get aroundMost tourists hire a speedboat and guide to see the area. These can be arranged at Lon Ton Village and might cost 80,000 kyat.

SeeShwe Taung pagoda, on a hill north of the lake you can get a great view.

DoRent a kayak, perhaps the best way to see the lake, the wetland info center rents them out (single person kayak and life vest: 3000 kyat/hour, 7,500 kyat/4 hours, 15,000 kyat/day).

EatLon Ton has a number of local restaurants 1,500 kyat for a dish.

SleepThe guest houses are all in Lon Ton village on the south west shore

CopePower outages are very common and phone service is poor, keep this in mind if calling your guesthouse to make a booking. Consider buying a head torch for about 1,000 kyat.

Stay safeSee the warning on the Myanmar article for information on the security situation.

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