Destination Myanmar

Kengtung (Kyaing Tong)

Kengtung, the unique and isolated corner of Myanmar and the largest town in eastern Shan State, situated 456km northest of Taunggyi and 787 m above sea level. At one time Kyaing Tong was the Shan capital and this ancient city is the gateway to rugged journeys and exotic sights. Surrounded by Wa, Shan, Akha and Lahu villages, Mountains and remained with decaying colonial-style building, Kengtung is the most scenic town in Myanmar.

In Kyaing Tong, you will be able to observe the different ethnic minority communities and the traditional culture of ancient Shan by visiting around the surrounding areas. This place is also the famous trekking place in Shan State. You will be able to observe the traditional architecture with the old-style houses with wooden balconies so characteristic of Shan architecture and the different ethnic minority communities of the Golden Triangle like the red clothed Palaung tribe, the Akha people or the Lahu tribe.

All of the hill-tribes in Kengtung still live very traditional lives but friendly welcome visitors. Can observe their tribal dances and their way of living on these mountainous regions around Kyaing Tong.