Eastern Myanmar
Eastern Myanmar is a region in Myanmar comprising the Shan and Kayah states. Shan State covers a quarter of Myanmar. The Tai people constitute the majority among several ethnic groups that inhabit the area.Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Taunggyi and Inle Lake.
Taunggyi
Taunggyi is the capital and largest city of Shan State, Myanmar.
Loikaw
Loikaw is the largest city and the capital of Karenni State, in Myanmar.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Lashio and Kengtung.
Kengtung
Kengtung, also spelt Kyaingtong, classical name Tungapuri, is a city in Shan State, Myanmar.
Eastern Myanmar
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Latitude of center
21.65° or 21° 39′ north
Longitude of center
97.7° or 97° 42′ east
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In Other Languages
From French to Vietnamese—“Eastern Myanmar” goes by many names.
Birmania orientaleItalian
မိူင်းမျၢၼ်ႇမႃႇ ပွတ်းဢွၵ်ႇShan
Birmània orientałeVenetian
Đông MyanmarVietnamese
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