Taung Kwe Pagoda (Thiri Mingalar)
Dramatic cluster of stupas built across individual karst limestone pinnacles overlooking Loikaw city.
Kayah State is situated on the southern Shan Plateau along the Thanlwin (Salween) River basin, famous for limestone peaks, Lawpita waterfalls, and rich ethnic culture.
Kayah State is the smallest state by area in Myanmar, bordered by Shan State to the north, Thailand (Mae Hong Son) to the east, and Kayin State to the south and west. The Bilu River flows through the state connecting Inle Lake to the Thanlwin River.
Loikaw is the capital city, renowned for Taung Kwe Pagoda perched atop broken limestone crags, scenic Seven Lakes (Htee Pwint Kan), and the Lawpita hydroelectric project.
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Limestone shrines and scenic wonders in Kayah State.
Dramatic cluster of stupas built across individual karst limestone pinnacles overlooking Loikaw city.
Lush tropical multi-tiered waterfall cascading through rainforest on the border between Shan and Kayah.
Vibrant traditional 5-day ethnic markets celebrated for traditional rice wine and handcrafted weaving.