Inle Intein (Indein) village

West of Ywama is the Indein (Intein) Village. Indein (Intein) in Burmese means shallow lake. True to the name, the village of Indein (Intein) is situated in the shallow part of Inle Lake. The village can be accessible by boat only during rainy season and winter, and cannot be reached by boat during summer months, as the water becomes shallower during hot months.

Indein is quite famous among tourists for its collection of ancient ruined pagodas. At the entrance of the village, you can see a large group of tourist waiting boats, which partly ruin the nice atmosphere of the village. Nevertheless, the ruined pagodas on the hilltop are still a dramatic sight to see.

Nyaung Oak – these are the first groups of pagodas immediately behind the village. Nyaung Oak in Burmese means a group of Banyan trees. The ancient pagodas are in a crumbling state but the ornate stucco carvings of mythical animals, deva (celestial beings) and chinthe (mythical lions) can still be seen in some parts.

Intein Nyaung Oak ancient pagodas

Photo by Gepiblu

Shwe Intein Pagoda – climbing along the covered stairway from Nyaung Oak will bring you to these ruined ancient pagodas of Shwe Intein Paya. Constructed in 17^th and 18^th century, these ancient pagodas are in a state of part ruined, part reconstructed. From the hill where the pagodas are situated, you can have a great view of the village and the surrounding area.

Five-day market – the five day market (circulating between five villages in Inle Lake) in Intein is the largest of all, and most lively one. You can see Pa-O and Danu tribal people in their traditional dress coming from surrounding hills to the village to trade. For the exact date of the market, please ask your guest house.

There are two more ancient ruined pagodas to the north of the village.

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