Inle Lake

Nyaung Shwe Sawbwar Museum

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Visiting Hours: 9.30 AM – 3.30 AM Entrance Fee: K 200 for locals and K 2000 for foreigners.

HOW TO GET THERE

This museum is located in Nyaung Shwe beside Inle Lake. You can travel to Inle Lake and take a private taxi to this museum. You can also take a boat ride on the lake to reach this museum.

HISTORY

This museum was the mansion where Nyaung Shwe Sawbwa once resided. It was converted into a museum later on and opened to tourists. This building was built by Sawbwagyi Sir Sao-Maung in 1913. Multiple chambers can be found in this building, and they are all decorated with intricate sculptures and amazing ancient architecture.

The museum contains items owned by the royal leaders of Shan State. You will find divans, royal attires, personal items and even rare photographs of all the Saw-Bwas displayed in this museum.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

November to February is the best time to visit Inle Lake. The weather is warm and dry. The Phaung Daw Oo festival is held from September to October, so you can go during that time too.

PHOTO GALLERY

SAKAR VILLAGE, NYAUNG SHWEStay at an old two-storied building in the Sakar village. This renovated building can accommodate 20 people together. You can observe and enjoy making clay pottery and can visit the Tar Khaung Mway Taw Pagoda nearby.
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