Nyaung Shwe

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Nyaung Shwe
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Nyaung Shwe

Nyaung Shwe (Burmese: Image:Nyaung_Shwe.png; also known as Yawnghwe) is a town a few kilometers north of Inle Lake in the Shan State of Myanmar. The population, as of 1994, was 1,300.("Yawnghwe" lat=20.654169, lon=96.934509)

Nyaung Shwe is the tourist hub for visiting Inle Lake, and is also the location of the dock for entry to Inle Lake. Nyaung Shwe can be reached by bus, car, or by plane via the airport in Heho, located a few hours drive away.

[edit] Places of interest

Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery
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Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery


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