Myanmar | 2016

Kachin State is a beautiful state located northern of Myanmar and is adorned by the King of mountains, the Himalayas. Myitkyina is the capital of the State. It is bordered by China to the north and east; Shan State to the south and Sagaing Region and India to the west. Kachin is also home to the largest inland lake of Southeast Asia – Indawgyi Lake and the birthplace of Irrawaddy River. The State is also famous for the abundance of jade and gold, its ice-capped mountains, rich of flora & fauna and fascinating natural phenomena. Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Shan Hills of Myanmar. At an elevation of 880 meters (2,900 feet), it is the second-largest lake in the country. It is widely recognized for its unique cultural landscape, characterized by stilted villages, floating gardens, and traditional fishing methods.