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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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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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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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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The opening ceremony for Ayeyawady Shukhintha Resort in Myitkyina marking the 77th Anniversary of Kachin State Day that falls on 10 January 2025 was held at the resort yesterday.
The event was attended by State Administration Council Member Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister at the Prime Minister Office Admiral Tin Aung San and SAC Member Daw Dwe Bu, Union Ministers Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung, U Maung Maung Ohn, U Min Naung, U Hla Moe, U Nyan Tun, Jeng Phang Naw Taung, State Chief Minister U Khet Htein Nan, Northern Command Commander Brig-Gen Aung Zaw Htwe, Deputy Minister Daw Nu Mra Zan and relevant officials.
The state chief minister first the establishment of Ayeyawady Shukhintha Resort, and the Admiral and party cut the ribbon to inaugurate the archway.
Then, they observed the decoration, collective exercise section and performance of students in the resort, and gave cash prizes to them. They also enjoyed the performance of students marking the 77th Kachin State Day at Sitapur Manaw ground.
The Admiral and party attended the opening ceremony of the Manaw festival. They also participated in the Manaw dance together with all the participants happily. They observed the local agricultural products, goods, instant foods, traditional clothing, bamboo and cane products, and cultural and educational galleries.
During the awarding ceremony of the horticultural show, the Admiral and party presented prizes to the winners. They then proceeded to the opening ceremony of the first phase of the Kachin State Cultural Museum in Ayeya Ward, Myitkyina, marking the 77th Kachin State Day.
After the opening ceremony, the state chief minister, deputy minister and state head of department explained the construction of the newly extended museum building and displayed booths and a digital museum hall. The extended building is 60 feet in length, 120 feet in width, and 32 feet in height and it is a two-storey building. The Department of Buildings under the Ministry of Construction built it using K994.880 million of the Union budgets in the 2023-2024 financial year.
The Admiral and party arrived in Myitkyina on 8 January to attend the 77th Kachin State Day and were welcomed by the state chief minister and wife, and relevant departmental officials at Myitkyina airport.
After the greeting speech of the chief minister at the lounge of the airport, he presented Kachin’s traditional costume, knife, bag and turbans to the Admiral and party. — State IPRD/KTZH

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During the trekking season of Mount Taungwine located in Mawlamyine resumed in December, the arrival of walkers and pilgrims has reached even over 2,000 on weekends, according to the Sasananwe Foundation. On 21 and 22 December, there were 1,200 and 2,000 walkers respectively and around 1,500 on some days. It is expected that the visitor arrival will be larger during coming long holidays, said residents. “Taungwine is like Mandalay Hill. We can view our town, Mawlamyine from the top of Mount Taungwine so people enjoy visiting here. The trekking path is crowded from 5 am,” said a resident. Recently, the weather has become cold at the foot of the mountain and walkers are advised to get dressed warmly. The three-month trekking and pilgrimage season, which is designated in December, January and February, started on 1 December, said the Sasananwe Foundation. 

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CHAUNGTHA Beach, located in Chaungtha Town of Pathein District, saw an influx of visitors from various regions on 25 December for the Christmas holiday.
According to a street vendor U Ko Ko Naing, “Visitor numbers vary daily, but holidays like Christmas bring significant crowds. Hotels and guesthouses receive bookings, and with the New Year approaching, the beach is becoming increasingly lively”.
Chaungtha Beach usually attracts visitors on regular weekends and public holidays. However, it is more crowded on the days of special significance and during long holidays.
To ensure a pleasant and safe experience for all, township authorities, under the supervision of Township Administrator U Thiha Aung are actively managing security, cleanliness, and traffic flow.
Vendors are required to adhere to regulations to maintain order and hygiene along the beach. — Kyaw Kyaw (IPRD)/KZL

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar