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Pindaya caves

Visit Pindaya, Myanmar

Visit Pindaya, Myanmar

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Pindaya is a pretty town set amidst the beautiful countryside of Shan State. In April/May, the surrounding rolling hills turn a sunburnt red where you could be mistaken for the olive groves of Andalusia.

The town is most famous for its extensive cave network which houses a huge selection of Buddha images. It's also known for its handicrafts and you can visit a small factory that makes paper parasols and see the full process from the paper making to the hand painted decorations as well as observing locals making the famous Burmese cheroots. This is a great base for gentle walks to local villages or embarking on steeper treks into the Shan hills.

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    • Over 8,000 Buddha statues cover every nook and cranny in the Pindaya Caves
      Over 8,000 Buddha statues cover every nook and cranny in the Pindaya Caves
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      Pindaya
    • The hillside Pindaya Caves overlook these gloriously ornate stupas
      The hillside Pindaya Caves overlook these gloriously ornate stupas
    • Buddha images at the Shwe Oo Min Caves, Pindaya, Myanmar
      Buddha images at the Shwe Oo Min Caves, Pindaya, Myanmar

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    • Visit to Thay et Pya village near Pindaya
      Local house at Thay et Pya village, Pindaya

      Visit to Thay et Pya village near Pindaya

      Visit to Thay et Pya village near Pindaya

      The village of Thay et Pya is a 30-minute drive from the town of Pindaya in Shan State. It's a charming, well-kept village and is home to Danu families — an ethnic group of the Shan people.

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