KYAINGTONG

Kyaing Tong is known for its scenic beauty and many colorful ethnic tribes. It is situated in the eastern Shan State and 452 Km from Taunggyi and 176 Km from Tachileik. Places of interest around Kyaingtong are, the Spa, Naung Tong Lake, Sunn Taung Monastery, Central market and Traditional Lacquer ware works and weaving factory.

There are many villages of various ethnic tribes resided around Kyaing Tong. The tribes known as Gon, Lwe, Li, Wa, Lah Hu, Thai Nay, Shan, Li Shaw, Li Su. Palaung, Akha, and we can only differentiate the tribes by colorful dresses which is different to one another. You can observe their tribal dances and their way of living on these mountainous regions around Kyaing Tong.