Kalaw
Experiences
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Birding
Go birding in Kalaw; the region is home to more than 1,000 avian species, including six endemic species that are globally endangered.
Ethnic Minority Village
Spend a half day hiking to various local villages, such as Myin Ka, a Danu settlement, and Pein ne bin, a village of the Paulang people. Meet local residents and learn about their lives in this rural part of Burma.
Local Markets
Visit a local market, where you will interact with the many ethnicities that compose the melting pot of Kalaw, from Shan to Indians, Bamar, and Nepalis (Gurkhas retired from British military service). This is a chance to buy authentic local goods from native merchants.
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