Eastern Myanmar

Eastern Myanmar is a region in 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.
is the capital and largest city of , .
is a shallow lake in the middle of , southeast of .
is the largest city and the capital of , in .

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Lashio and Kengtung.
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is a town of 131,000 people on a low mountain…
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, also spelt Kyaingtong, classical name Tungapuri, is a city in , .
is a border town in of eastern .
is a hill station in , built by the…
, also known as Thibaw, is the principal town…
is a village in Northern Shan State in .
is a town in northern of Burma.
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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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Satellite Map

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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
“The only true voyage… would be not to travel to new landscapes, but to have other eyes, to see the universe through the eyes of another, of a hundred others.”

Myanmar: Highlights

Learn more about Naypyidaw and Yangon.