INLAY fall in Nyaungshwe, a popular summer destination, is attracting a lot of visitors from Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, said Ko Jimmy from the Kalaw Car Rental & Photo Free Service.
The route to the waterfall from Kalaw is about three or four furlongs from the arrow shown on the road from the Bawasansara Bridge to the Khaung Taing hot spring.
“As this is a new destination near Kalaw, many people are interested to visit. People from Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw came. Yangon tops among them. It is a mountain waterfall.
Sometimes, you can see groups of monkeys. To reach the waterfall, you have to walk for five to ten minutes and climb up. The bottom is a small stream, which is convenient for bathing. Now, people come to the fall to escape the heat. It is more beautiful during the rainy season, and it is now still beautiful, as the water has not decreased much.” he said.
Near the waterfall, there is a natural forest, a suspension bridge, bamboo bridges for taking photos and small huts to relax. The parking fee in the fall is K1,000 and the entrance fee is K1,000 per person.
The waterfall was opened last year and has become more popular this year due to social media posts, attracting more visitors to escape the heat. — MT/ZN

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OVER 10,000 domestic and international tourists visited Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake in Mandalay Region during the public holiday period. According to U Soe Win, secretary of the Taungthaman Bridge Maintenance Committee, the highest number of visitors was recorded on the full moon day of Taboung.
Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake are among the most popular tourist destinations in Mandalay Region, attracting both local and foreign visitors.
“The number of visitors on the full moon day of Taboung was significantly higher than usual. People from various parts of upper and lower Myanmar came to visit. Normally, around 400 to 500 visitors come per day, but during this public holiday period, the number increased to over 2,000 per day. The number of foreign tourists remained stable,” U Soe Win said.
Recently, the majority of domestic tourists visiting Taungthaman Bridge and Taungthaman Lake have come from cities such as Mandalay, PyinOoLwin, Taunggyi, and Yangon. Most of the international visitors are from Thailand, Vietnam, and South Korea. — ASH/MKKS

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ACCORDING to U Khun Sai Pha, an official from the Pa-o Ethnic Literature and Culture Association in Kayin State, the 76th anniversary of Pa-O National Day will be celebrated alongside the traditional Taboung Festival in areas predominantly inhabited by the Pa-O ethnic people in Kayin State on 13 March, the full moon of Taboung.
“This festival will be held in the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone and major cities in Shan State (South), where the Pa-O ethnic group predominantly resides, with traditional Pa-O songs and dances. It will also be celebrated in other areas of the country where the Pa-O ethnic group lives. In Kayin State, preparations are underway for a grand celebration in the Myaingkalay region,” he said. — ASH/TH

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PUBLIC interest in visiting Kyaukkalat Beach located in Ayeyawady Region has elevated, according to a social media post.
The beautiful beach, Kyaukkalat is located southernmost of Datezun, the opposite of Mawtinzun in Ayeyawady’s Ngaputaw Township and close to Hainggyi Island.
“It is still untouched and beautiful wildly. There are similar natural sceneries in Myanmar. Kyaukkalat is really beautiful like in photo,” said Ko Kway Kar, a tour guide in Gawyingyi Island. — Htun Htun/ZS

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THE Bago Region Government has revealed that efforts are underway to designate the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary in Bago Township, Bago Region, as an ASEAN Heritage Park.
In support of this designation, initiatives will be implemented to raise public awareness about the sustainable use of Moeyungyi Lake’s wetland resources and ecosystem services.
Additionally, community-based conservation efforts will be enhanced to ensure the long-term preservation of the natural ecosystem.
The Moeyungyi Lake, which spans 25,600 acres, has become a seasonal refuge for various migratory bird species this year. Among them are the lesser whistling duck, gadwall, cotton pygmy goose, tufted duck, black-headed ibis, ruddy shelduck, northern pintail, Asian openbill, blackwinged stilt, river tern, and spotbilled pelican. Notably, rare bird species such as the glossy ibis have also been observed.
According to records, the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 120 mammal species, 28 species of amphibians and reptiles, 33 insect species, 77 resident bird species, 44 species of fish, and 74 species of aquatic plants during the winter season.
As an inland wetland area, the Moeyungyi Lake serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and endangered bird species. It is also an important site along the East Asia-Australasia Flyway network, offering a well-preserved natural ecosystem with rich biodiversity. Additionally, the sanctuary holds great potential for nature-based ecotourism. — ASH/KNN

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BAGAN Archaeological Museum located in NyaungU Township in Mandalay Region has received more than K48 million from the admission of local and foreign tourists over nine months of the current financial year, according to the Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan branch) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture.
From April to December, 45,072 domestic travellers and 300 international travellers, totalling 45,372 visited there, said an official.
“Admission fee is K1,000 per local while K10,000 per foreigner, so total income is more than K48 million. Tourist arrival is larger on weekends and usually peaks in December,” he said.
At present, there is the arrival of 100-200 local visitors per day regularly and more on weekends. Except Monday and public holidays, it is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily and free admission is provided for children under 12 years old, monks and nuns.
Bagan Archaeological Museum received over K71.9 million from 94,951 local and foreign tourist arrivals last year. — MT/ZS

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THE Naga Literature and Culture Committee organized the 2025 Naga New Year Festival at Naga tradition ground in Homalin township, Homalin District, Sagaing Region, on 15 January.
The festival was inaugurated in accordance with Naga tradition and culture. Patron of committee U Peter and District Administration Body Chairman U Ye Win made greeting speeches, and relevant officials explained the emergence of the Naga New Year Festival.
Naga leaders then presented New Year gifts and awarded the winners of volleyball and futsal competitions marking the 2025 Naga New Year festival.
Makuri Naga traditional dances, including male dance, female dance, Tankun dance, female fire dance, Payar female dance, Naga’s traditional fashion show, Naga youth dance and modern Naga dance were also performed.
The Naga New Year Day is a festival to exchange harvesting experiences, negotiate the work plans for coming year, admit sins and apologize, pray for abundant rice and foodstuffs and reunite relatives.
Attendees to the festival were served with traditional Naga food and juice. — Lin Lin (IPRD)/KTZH

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ACCORDING to locals, there has been a steady flow of tourists to major attractions in Hpa-an this month.
Tourists’ destinations include Kyaukkalat, Saddan Cave, Htuntpadaing, Kaukkhameit Bridge, Naung Lone Valley, and Kaw Ka Thaung Cave, in addition to Mount Taung Wine.
“Besides Taung Wine, people visit Kyaukkalat, Sadan Cave, Htuntpadaing, Kaukkhameit Bridge, Naung Lone Valley, and Kawkathaung Cave. In the west, they visit Zabar cave, Kawtgun cave, Rathepyan and natural water caves, after climbing Taung Wine. Tourist arrivals are constant, but we cannot compare it to December,” said Ko Myo, a local operator of the Hpaan Oway Tuk-Tuk (three-wheeled vehicle) Service.
Most visitors to Hpa-an came from Yangon, and there were more people on weekends. “There are many visitors every week. Many come from Yangon by express cars. Some people are from other places. The tourists are both young and old. This year, we saw monks too. They came in groups. It is not as many as in December, but there are tourists and we are busier on holidays,” he said. The travel and guide community reported that most of the travellers in December visited Taung Wine and other mountain destinations were Zwegabin and Kya In. — Thit Taw/ZN

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State Administration Council Member Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister at the Prime Minister Office Admiral Tin Aung San attended the 73rd Anniversary of Kayah State Day held at Loikaw State Hall yesterday.
After the ceremonial procedures, the Admiral read out the message sent by State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing to the occasion.
The recipients of honourary certificates and titles marking the 73rd Kayah State Day and the winners of the Fifth National Sports Competitions and 25th Myanmar Traditional Performing Arts competition were also awarded at the event.
The Union Minister Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung handed over 100 solar panels (50kW) and K15.1million worth of basic foodstuffs for the staff serving duties in Kayah State and Union Minister U Nyan Tun gave 50 DTH satellite receivers and 100 Set Top Box donated by the Ministry of Information, to the relevant officials.
The ceremony included traditional sports events and physical activities for kindergarten. The Admiral and party also awarded the winners of these events.
On 14 January, the Admiral and party attended the opening ceremony of the new tar road marking the 73rd Kayah State in Lawka Dhamma and Dawtama wards of Loikaw township.

After the ceremony, they observed the construction project of the New Thiri Mingalar market and ongoing construction plans and made the necessary instructions. On arrival at Loikaw General Hospital (500-bed), the Admiral met with the health workers and presented K5.5 million for medical funds, K1 million and foodstuffs for staff members.
They then observed the different medical departments in the hospital compound. At noon, they donated rice, cooking oil, beans and salt at Shwe Taung Pariyatti Monastery in Loikaw. Afterwards, SAC Members Porel Aung Thein and U Shwe Kyein handed over K239.06 million donated by the Ministry of Border Affairs for seriously damaged religious buildings in terrorist attacks in Loikaw and K15 million for the monasteries in Loikaw to the relevant officials. — MNA/KTZH

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OVER 450,000 domestic and foreign travellers visited tourist destinations in Kayin State from January to November 2024, according to the Kayin State Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.
As a result of more than 450,000 domestic and foreign travellers visiting tourist destinations in Kayin State during the 11 months of 2024, the income of hotels and guesthouses amounted to K4.761 billion.
Currently, 60 hotels and guesthouses are operating in the hotel and tourism sector of Kayin State, with a total of 2,159 rooms. The region’s beautiful water, land, forests, mountain landscapes, caves, waterfalls, springs, traditional culture, seasonal festivals, and rich natural resources have attracted many domestic and foreign visitors.
In addition, a resort project will be implemented in Kawmayan Village, Hpa-an Township, Kayin State, to develop agro-tourism based on agricultural tasks. Kawmayan Village is also the recipient of the Sustainable Tourism Award 2022, presented by Southeast Asian countries. — ASH/MKKS

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