How to Get There
Fly from Yangon to Heho airport (approx. 1 hour), or take domestic flights from Mandalay (20 mins). Overland travel across the Shan Plateau is also available.
Highland Lake Map
The Map of Inlay Lake
Inlay Lake is located in the heart of the Shan Plateau, a beautiful highland lake 900 meters above sea level, famous for its leg-rowing Inthas and floating gardens.
About Inlay Lake (Inle)
This vast picturesque lake, 900 metres above sea-level, is one of the main tourist attractions in Myanmar. The lake, 22 km long and 10 km across, has a population of some 150,000, many living on floating islands.
The Intha people are the lake dwellers unique for their leg-rowing traditional boats, floating markets (such as Ywama), lotus silk weaving, and scenic natural beauty.
900m
Above Sea Level
22 km
Lake Length
150K
Population
Inlay Map
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Visitor Guide & Attractions
Essential highlights and travel information for exploring Inle Lake.
Where to Stay
Cottage-style hotels built on stilts over the lake water, or modern hotels in Nyaungshwe, the main gateway town to Inlay Lake.
Ywama Floating Market
The largest village on the lake with a web of canals, traditional teak houses on large wooden poles, and bustling floating market activities.