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Myanmar

Taunggyi / Up, up and away, hot air balloon way!

MeowScore 😼77/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Hot-Air Balloon Festival and Fireworks!

🎆
january

Visit for Hot-Air Balloon Festival and Fireworks! 🎈🎉🐱

🌅
february

Spend Valentine's Day watching sunsets at Inle Lake ❤️🌅🐱

🌞
march

Enjoy Taunggyi's pleasant weather and hike to hilltop pagodas 🌞🚶‍♀️🐱

💦
april

Witness ceremonial water throwing to celebrate Thingyan - Myanmar New Year! 💦🎉🐱

🛍️
may

Explore local markets and visit Pindaya Cave ⛰️🛍️🐱

🕯️
june

Attend the Tazaungdaing Festival of Lights 🎆🕯️🐱

🛶
july

Experience the unique floating gardens of Inle Lake 🌱🛶🐱

🙏
august

Visit the unique Kakku Pagodas 🙏🕌🐱

🎈
september

Witness the hot-air balloon competition at the Taunggyi Balloon Festival 🎈🐱

🍷
october

Enjoy cool weather and magnificent views at the Red Mountain Estate Vineyards 🍷🍇🐱

🕉️
november

Visit the Htam Sam Cave and see ancient Buddhist relics 🕉️🐱

🍜
december

Experience a traditional Burmese Christmas and enjoy local cuisine 🎄🍜🐱

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping scene in Taunggyi has a mix of both local markets and modern shopping centers. Prices are average and bargaining is common.

Visit the local markets for authentic and affordable souvenirs and street food. Bargain politely and always have cash on hand.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

festival and hot air balloon

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

festival and hot air balloon

Taunggyi Balloon Festival is the main attraction in November.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash is preferred, credit cards are not widely accepted

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited bandwidth

meh Availability

Intermittent connection

good Cellular

Decent coverage for mobile data

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Cat city with high altitude, great views. Not enough laps to explore all the colorful markets and festivals.

Cats can enjoy hot air balloon and Shan noodles with eight paws up.

Things to do

The mainstream

🍜
Taunggyi Night Market
🦇
Hten San Cave Pagoda
🌊
Inle Lake
🐱‍🐉
Kakku Pagodas
⛳
Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort

The mainstream

🍜
Taunggyi Night Market

A bustling market filled with local snacks, handmade crafts, and souvenirs. Cats can satisfy their curiosity and indulge in some tasty treats.

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🦇
Hten San Cave Pagoda

A sacred pagoda located inside a natural cave that can only be accessed by crawling through a small cave opening. A thrilling adventure for curious cats!

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🌊
Inle Lake

A serene body of water surrounded by lush greenery and traditional floating villages. Cats can watch the fishermen and enjoy the peaceful scenery.

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🐱‍🐉
Kakku Pagodas

A historic site filled with over 2,000 ancient stupas nestled in the hills. Cats can explore the unique architecture and surroundings.

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⛳
Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort

A scenic golf course perfect for cats who love to chase balls! The hilly terrain provides a challenging game with amazing views of Taunggyi.

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Off the beaten path

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Galaxy Hot Air Balloon
🌊
Cat-tail Lake
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The Purrrfect Garden Cafe
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Hilltop Viewpoint
🛠
The Cat's Cradle Craft Shop

Off the beaten path

🎯
Galaxy Hot Air Balloon

Experience the thrill of floating high above the city in a hot air balloon. The views the cat's whiskers!

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🌊
Cat-tail Lake

The locals' secret spot for picnics and swimming. Its crystal clear water is a refreshing escape from the heat.

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🍴
The Purrrfect Garden Cafe

An oasis of calm and greenery just outside the city. Their pastries and coffee are the cat's meow!

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🌄
Hilltop Viewpoint

A purrfect spot to watch the sun set over Taunggyi. The climb is strenuous, but worth it for the panoramic vista.

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🛠
The Cat's Cradle Craft Shop

A cozy shop selling handmade crafts made by local cats. Check out their intricate carvings and woven fabrics!

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walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Shan Food is a Must-Try

Cat foodies won't be disappointed in Taunggyi. Local Shan dishes like htamin jaw (fermented rice with tomato paste), lapet thoke (pickled tea leaves salad), and shan tofu are all delicious and unique.

Hot-air Balloon Festival

Every November, Taunggyi hosts the famous Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival featuring hot-air balloons shaped like animals, Buddha images, and other figures. The event also includes traditional dances, hill-tribe competitions, and fireworks.

Explore Inle Lake

Just a short distance south of Taunggyi is Inle Lake, a beautiful and serene destination that's home to unique stilt-house villages, floating gardens, and the famous Intha fishermen who row with their legs.

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